Tamarind-Honey Lamb Kebabs on Mashed Yams
Succulent lamb kebabs glazed with a sweet and tangy tamarind-honey sauce, served over creamy mashed yams. This Middle Eastern-inspired dish combines the richness of lamb with aromatic spices and a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
- •⅔ cup honey
- •¼ cup chili-garlic sauce
- •3 tablespoons tamarind concentrate
- •1 teaspoon ground cumin
- •½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- •2¼ pounds yams
- •¼ cup butter
- •2 pounds boneless leg of lamb
- •4 pieces skewers
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Stir first 5 ingredients in bowl to blend. Pierce yams with fork. Microwave on high until tender, about 12 minutes, turning once. Cut yams lengthwise in half; scoop flesh into microwave-safe bowl. Add butter; mash. Season with salt and pepper.
15 min
- 2.
Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Line large rimmed baking sheet with foil; place rack on sheet. Transfer 1/2 cup tamarind glaze to large bowl. Add lamb; stir to coat. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Thread 5 pieces of lamb onto each of 4 skewers. Sprinkle with salt. Brush with some of remaining glaze. Broil lamb to desired doneness, occasionally brushing with glaze, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
20 min
- 3.
Rewarm yams in microwave, about 2 minutes. Divide yams among 4 plates; top yams with lamb skewers.
5 min
- 4.
*Chili-garlic sauce is slightly salty, spicy, and pungent; it can be found in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at some specialty foods stores and Asian markets.
- 5.
**Tamarind concentrate, a dark, seedless paste, is available at Middle Eastern, Indian, and some Asian markets.
