Basturma (georgian Pomegranate Grilled Lamb)
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meats | Georgian | Grilled, Lamb | 1 | Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 3/4 | lb | Boneless leg of lamb |
| 2 | c | Fresh pomegranate juice |
| 1 | Onion, grated | |
| 2 | Cloves garlic, minced | |
| 1/4 | c | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 1/4 | c | Fresh cilantro, chopped |
| 1 | Bay leaf, crushed | |
| 1 | t | Ground coriander |
| Freshly ground black pepper | ||
| Salt | ||
| Lemon wedges for serving |
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut the lamb into 1 1/2-inch cubes, trimming off excess fat or sinew. (Leave a little fat intact.) Prepare the marinade. To juice a fresh pomegranate, cut it in half and press it on a citrus reamer. Strain juice into a large non-reactive bowl. Stir in the remaining marinade ingredients. Add the lamb and marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Thread lamb onto skewers and season with salt and pepper. Build the fire and let it die down to embers. Oil the grill. Rake a 1-inch layer of glowing coals beneath it. Generously season the kebabs with salt; grill, basting with any excess marinade, until the lamb is cooked to taste, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer the kebabs to a platter, sprinkle with the remaining cilantro and serve with lemon wedges. NOTES : In the Republic of Georgia, basturma is a sort of shish kebab (Elsewhere in the Near East, the term refers to spiced dried meat and is etymologically related to our word pastrami.) Georgians love the combination of fruit and meat with pomegranate juice as a common seasoning. If you can't find fresh pomegranates, use pomegranate syrup (sometimes called pomegranate molasses), which is sold in Middle East and Armenian markets. This recipe comes from my friend, Darra Goldstein, author of The Georgian Feast (Harper Collins). Recipe by: Contributed By Garry Howard Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 1912
Calories From Fat: 982
Total Fat: 109g
Cholesterol: 531.8mg
Sodium: 798.8mg
Potassium: 3356.6mg
Carbohydrates: 76g
Fiber: 3.1g
Sugar: 66g
Protein: 149.9g