Lamb kebabs (also called lamb soutzoukakia) are small, baked through skewers, spicy meatballs. Lamb kebabs on skewers are among the best known. For a simpler version, we recommend lamb soutzoukakia
They are ideally served with a yogurt sauce and pittoules (round pitta bread) or with low-fat tzatziki.
Lamb meat, especially from young animals aged less than a year, is full of flavour which is partly attributable to its high content in fat. 100gr. of meat (a quantity that corresponds to the size of your “palm”) contains about 280 calories . At the same time, lamb is a good source of vitamin B12 , which is essential to the proper functioning of the nervous system. In addition, it contains zinc and selenium , with immune-boosting and antioxidant properties respectively. So why is it that lamb is considered unhealthy? It is because of the fat it contains. 100gr. of meat contain 20g. fat , of which 8gr. are harmful saturated fats . If you insist on lamb, then try to opt for leaner pieces such as the leg, and remove any visible fat. Otherwise choose goat, which is known to be leaner.
In the recipe that follows, we use a mixture of equal amounts of lamb and ground beef.
Lamb kebabs
- Total Time: 30'
Description
Lamb kebabs (also called lamb soutzoukakia) are small, baked through skewers, spicy meatballs. Lamb kebabs on skewers are among the best known. For a simpler version, we recommend lamb soutzoukakia
Ingredients
- 350 gr. ground beef
- 350 gr. minced lamb
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh pepermint or mint
- 2 tbsp. teaspoon sumac powder
- 1 tbsp. cumin powder
- 1/2 tbsp. sweet paprika powder
- salt pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl put all the ingredients for the kebabs together and knead so that they mix well.
- Divide the mixture into 6 and shape into soutzoukakia (elongated meatballs)
- Pass the kebabs on skewer sticks and bake them on the coals or on the grill for 9΄-10΄mins., turning them at intervals.
Notes
Cook’s Tip
To achieve the right texture you need to knead the mixture when the minced meat is very cold and repeat for 2-3 times.
Doctor’s Tip
Sumac is a spice with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 τεμάχιο
- Calories: 224
- Sugar: 1 gr
- Fat: 8,6 gr
- Carbohydrates: 2,1 gr
- Fiber: 0,2 gr
- Protein: 32 gr