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Shish Kebabs with Cinnamon Clove Rub
Photo: Lily Banse

Shish Kebabs with Cinnamon Clove Rub

9 ingredients 5 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

734
Calories
53g
Protein
50g
Fat
16g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Beef 100g cooked 250
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Cloves 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef cubes (or lamb)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ˝ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Onion wedges
  • Olive oil cooking spray, or a few Tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1

Prepare the grill (don't forget to spray with oil before the fire is lit.) Combine ingredients, cumin thru garlic in a dish or plastic bag. Spray the meat cubes with olive oil spray or brush lightly with the olive oil. Toss the meat cubes in the rub, either in the plastic bag or roll the cubes in the dish.

2

Let the meat "age" in the refrigerator for up to 20 minutes.

3

Thread the meat cubes and onion wedges onto skewers alternately. Grill kebabs on the grill rack for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the meat reaches the desired degree of doneness.

4

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5

Category:Egyptian Meat Dishes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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