Shashlik caucasian - from the russian tea roo

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
-Lisa Hlavaty FDGN81A
2poundsBoneless lamb; cut into 2 inch cubes
1cupCooking oil
2teaspoonsLemon juice
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonPepper
1Bay leaf
1teaspoonDillweed
1Small clove garlic; minced
4Celery tops;coarsely chopped
3Tomatoes; quartered
2Onions; cut in wedges
2Green peppers; cut in 1\" squares
Hot cooked rice

Directions

Place lamb in large bowl or shallow dish. In screw top jar combine oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, bay leaf, dill, garlic, and celery.

Shake well and pour over the lamb. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally. On each of 4 long skewers, thread lamb, tomato, onion, and green pepper; repeat, using 4-5 cubes of lamb on each skewer. Grill shashlik over medium coals 12-16 minutes, turning once. (or, place shashlik on rack in shallow baking pan, 4 inches from broiler. Broil 10 minutes, turning once, for medium rare.) Brush meat and vegetables with additional marinade, if desired.

Serve on a bed of hot cooked rice. If desired, garnish with fresh dill.