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Pepper-Crusted Lamb Kabobs with Tomatillos and Eggplant

An invigorating spectrum of flavors tantalize all the senses in this special kabob recipe. A warm coriander vinaigrette pulls it all together deliciously.


For the coriander vinaigrette:

For the coriander vinaigrette:

1/4

 

cup olive oil

3

 

shallots, finely diced

1

 

clove of garlic, minced

6

 

tablespoons chicken broth

1/4

 

cup balsamic vinegar

2

 

teaspoons ground coriander seeds

1

 

teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped

1/2

 

teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped

1/2

 

teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped

 

 

Salt and pepper

 For the kabobs:

1

 

small eggplant (about 6 oz), cut into

1- inch cubes

 

 

Salt

1

 

pound lamb (from the leg) cut into 2-inch cubes

1

 

tablespoon coarsely crushed pink peppercorns

1

 

tablespoon coarsely crushed black peppercorns

4 to 5

 

slices of lean bacon, cut in half crosswise

3

 

tomatillos, seeded and quartered

 

 

Salt and pepper

4

 

12-inch wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

 

 

Oil for brushing skewers

To make the vinaigrette: In a medium sauté pan, heat oil. Sauté shallots and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, coriander, parsley, thyme, and rosemary. Mix well. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste and set aside for 1 hour to blend flavors.

To make the kabobs: Lightly salt cubed eggplant and place in a colander set over a plate. Set aside for 1 hour to draw out the bitter juices. Rinse well and place on paper towels to dry.

In a medium bowl, toss cubed lamb with crushed peppercorns. Wrap each bacon strip around one or two cubes of eggplant until all the eggplant and bacon is used. Skewer kabobs by alternating crusted lamb, eggplant with bacon, then tomatillos. Brush skewers lightly with oil and place in center of cooking grate. Grill for 6 minutes or until bacon is fully cooked, turning every 1 1/2 minutes during cooking time. Meanwhile, warm vinaigrette over low heat. Place kabobs on a platter, drizzle with warm vinaigrette, and serve with rice pilaf.

Makes 4 servings.



 
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