Barbecue – Afghan Style
Who doesn’t love a good BBQ in the summer? How about an Afghan style grill? Our menu includes kebabs, roasted corn, naan and a simple salad. And don’t forget the ice cream for dessert!
Super easy! Super tasty!
Lamb Kebabs
One of our faves!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1/2 cup yogurt (optional)
- Salt and black or red pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 pounds boneless lamb, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 pieces of naan (available at most supermarkets)
Directions
- Mix the lemon juice, crushed garlic, yogurt, salt, pepper and coriander in a bowl. Add the lamb and oil. Mix well and marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
- Preheat the grill. Thread the meat on to the skewers. Grill, turning frequently, for about 15 to 20 minutes until brown and cooked.
- Place the naan on a large dish, remove the kebabs from the skewers and place them on the bread.
- Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper, garnish with the tomato, onion and lemon, and fold the naan over to keep the kebabs warm. Extra naan can be served separately. A fresh green salad is a wonderful accompaniment.
Grilled Corn
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn, shucked
- Butter, for serving
- Kosher salt
Directions
- Preheat grill to high and heat for 10 minutes. (Alternatively, preheat grill pan to high.) Add corn and cook, turning often, until charred all over, about 10 minutes.
- Spread butter over warm corn and season with salt.
Naan – Find great naan these days at your local grocery store.
Middle Eastern Summer Salad
Ingredients
- 6 cups romaine chopped
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 4 white radishes thinly sliced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 1 peeled cucumber chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped mint or 2 tablespoons dried mint
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 cloves garlic grated/crushed
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons za’atar
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Place your salad ingredients of choice in a large bowl.
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Add fresh herbs.
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Squeeze the juice of one lemon around the bowl, carefully holding your opposite hand underneath to catch the seeds.
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Grate garlic directly over the salad using a microplane.
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Drizzle olive oil around the edge of the salad (this will help ensure the salad is dressed evenly as you toss.)
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Using, hands, gently toss the salad together. Sprinkle with zaatar, salt and pepper to taste.
Happy Summertime Eating!