Spicy Lamb Kebabs With Pickled GrapesSpicy Lamb Kebabs With Pickled Grapes

Step 1

Directions In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, oil, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, coriander, ginger, paprika, salt, black pepper, turmeric, cayenne, and saffron. Coat the lamb evenly with the mixture. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 and up to 12 hours. Remove the lamb from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Soak the bamboo skewers in cool water for 30 minutes. Drain just before using. Preheat a gas grill to medium-heat. If you are using a charcoal grill, build a fire and let it burn down until the coals are glowing red with a moderate coating of white ash. Spread the coals in an even bed. Clean the cooking grate. While the grill is heating, thread 3 pieces of meat and 2 grapes on each skewer. Grill until medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Serve at once.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, oil, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, coriander, ginger, paprika, salt, black pepper, turmeric, cayenne, and saffron. Coat the lamb evenly with the mixture. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 and up to 12 hours. Remove the lamb from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Soak the bamboo skewers in cool water for 30 minutes. Drain just before using. Preheat a gas grill to medium-heat. If you are using a charcoal grill, build a fire and let it burn down until the coals are glowing red with a moderate coating of white ash. Spread the coals in an even bed. Clean the cooking grate. While the grill is heating, thread 3 pieces of meat and 2 grapes on each skewer. Grill until medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Serve at once.

Step 3

Directions Combine the sugar, vinegar, cinnamon stick, and salt in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Pour the mixture over the grapes, and allow the grapes to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate overnight, covered. The grapes are ready to use now or they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Step 4

Combine the sugar, vinegar, cinnamon stick, and salt in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Pour the mixture over the grapes, and allow the grapes to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate overnight, covered. The grapes are ready to use now or they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.