Khmer Coconut Lamb Skewers (cambodian For Zwt-9)

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 stalk lemongrass, thinly sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 lime, zest of (grated)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 3 ounces water or 90 ml water
• 2 ounces coconut or 25 g freshly grated coconut or 25 g unsweetened desiccated coconut
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 14 ounces lean lamb (cut into 1-in cubes or 2.5 cm cubes) or 400 g lean lamb (cut into 1-in cubes or 2.5 cm cubes)

Recipe

• 1 place lemon grass, shallots, garlic, lime zest, turmeric & water in a food proc & process to a paste.
• 2 transfer the lemon grass paste to a mixing bowl. add the coconut, sugar plus salt & mix well.
• 3 add the lamb & mix to coat well. cover w/cling film & leave to marinate for at least 1 hr at rm temperature.
• 4 preheat the grill to hot. thread the lamb cubes onto skewers & cook for 15-20 min, turning freq & basting w/the marinade. serve immediately.