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    Home > Meal Type > Appetizers and Starters

    Mongolian Lamb Skewers - A takeaway classic in finger food form

    Updated: Dec 20th 2018 โ€ข Published: Jun 11th 2018 โ€ข 18 Comments

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    These Mongolian Lamb Skewers transform a take away classic into a fun and delicious party dish. Sweet, salty and packed with flavour these grilled lamb skewers are sure to be a hit!

    Dark red brown lamb cubes on small wooden skewers on a blue plate with fairy lights in the background

    The sun has set, turning the sky pink, then purple until all that remains is the dark deep indigo of a summer nights sky. The only thing that lights the patio are thousands of glittering fairy lights, the strings sway gently in the warm summer breeze as they twinkle overhead like your own personal planetarium.
    Down on the bottom patio the fire pit is lit and your friends gathered around watching the flames dance and disappear into the night as they savour their drinks and the important memories of friends catching up.
    The grill is on and the sweet intoxicating smell of smoke starts to fills the air, a smell so comforting and familiar that it brings smiles to faces as they move towards the grill in anticipation of something delicious.
    And you don't disappoint, the sweet and salty Mongolian Lamb skewers with their burnished copper exterior are a delicious and welcome snack.
    The colour reminiscent of the fiery sunset from earlier and the taste, familiar like your favourite takeaways, yet the smoke from the grill makes these lamb skewers something extra special. Something worth enjoying all summer long.

    Close up on a Mongolian lamb skewer being lifted from the plate.

    So I make Mongolian Lamb on the outdoor grill?

    Mongolian lamb is traditionally cooked in a wok, or apparently traditionally it was cooked over an open fire on aย warrior's shield!

    But when it is warm outside I love to use the grill, actually I love to use the grill all year round ๐Ÿ˜‰
    So these Mongolian lamb skewers reinvent the take away classic into a fun finger food.

    You certainly don't have to use a grill, you can do these inside on a griddle or in a fry pan, or put them under the broiler. But I think the smoke you get from the outdoor grill is 100% worth it.

    A slit picture showing the marinated lamb in a white bowl and on the other side the lamb being pushed onto mini skewers.

    What is used to marinade Mongolian Lamb?

    I bet you have everything you need to make this dish already in your pantry or store cupboard.

    You will need some cornstarch, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and sesame oil. To finish I like to add a little glaze so the sweet smoky flavor if the grill is enhanced, for this I use oyster sauce and honey. (But this step is optional)

    Overhead shot showing a big pile of lamb skewers on a turquoise blue oriental style plate.

    These Mongolian lamb skewers are your favourite takeaway in easy to eat summer grilling form!

    Enjoy x

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    Mongolian Lamb Skewers - A takeaway classic in finger form

    These Mongolian Lamb Skewers transform a take away classic into a fun and delicious party dish. Sweet, salty and packed with flavour these grilled lamb skewers are sure to be a hit!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Marinating time1 hr
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Party Food
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Servings: 20 skewers
    Calories: 28kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    US Customary - Grams
    • 20 mini skewers soaked in water
    • ยฝ lb lamb loin (or leg steaks)

    Marinade ingredients

    • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 2 tablespoon dark brown sugar
    • 3 cloves garlic chopped
    • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

    For the glaze

    • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
    • 1 tablespoon honey

    To serve

    • 1 lime cut into small wedges

    Instructions

    • Cut the lamb into bite size chunks and set to one side.
    • Mix the marinade ingredients together until the sugar has dissolved.
    • Add the lamb, then ย cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
    • Remove the lamb from the marinade and thread each cube onto a skewer.
    • Mix the oyster sauce and honey together and lightly coat the lamb skewers with the glaze.

    To cook on the grill

    • Heat the grill up with a high heat and then grill the lamb kebabs for 2 minutes on each side until charred and golden but still medium rare in the middle. ย (Or cook for longer if you do not like pink meat)

    To cook under the broiler.

    • Pre-heat the broiler on high.
    • Line a baking sheet with tin foil and place a wire rack on top.
    • Adjust the broiler/oven rack so it is 3" from the heat source.
    • Broil the skewers for 3 minutes then turn and broil for 2 further minutes.
    • To serve.
    • Pile them high and serve with lime wedges and dipping sauce of your choice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 36mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Prue says

      July 10, 2018 at 1:09 pm

      5 stars
      These were just perfect. The family demolished them.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        July 19, 2018 at 4:32 am

        Thank you Prue...they are just so easy to eat aren't they!

        Reply
    2. Anne|Craving Something Healthy says

      June 14, 2018 at 2:14 am

      I rarely eat lamb because I just don't know how to cook it - so thanks so much for sharing this! It sounds delicious and I love how beautifully you set the scene for a summer meal in the beginning of this post ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        June 17, 2018 at 2:18 pm

        Thank you Anne, I hope you enjoy trying them ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    3. Tara Bench says

      June 11, 2018 at 11:26 pm

      Lamb is one of my favorite meats! Great recipe, thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        June 17, 2018 at 2:20 pm

        I hope you give it a try Tara ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    4. Joanie says

      June 11, 2018 at 11:21 pm

      5 stars
      This such a wonderfully delicious dish and I was thrilled to see that I had all of the ingredients for the marinade in my pantry. So easy to make and definitely adding this to my summer grilling list.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        June 17, 2018 at 2:21 pm

        Yeah ๐Ÿ˜€ So happy you love it Joanie ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    5. Elysia | Haute & Healthy Living says

      June 11, 2018 at 11:12 pm

      YUM!! These look like the perfect little appetizer for summer!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        June 17, 2018 at 2:23 pm

        Thank you Elysia ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    6. Natalie says

      June 11, 2018 at 10:33 pm

      5 stars
      These lamb skewers look perfectly roasted! Can't wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        June 17, 2018 at 2:24 pm

        Thank you Natalie, hope you love them ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    7. rebecca says

      June 11, 2018 at 10:26 pm

      5 stars
      this looks delicious! love anything on a skewer. Also, love your stories! thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        June 17, 2018 at 2:24 pm

        Thank you Rebecca ๐Ÿ˜€
        I love the creative writing side ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    8. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

      June 11, 2018 at 10:02 pm

      5 stars
      I love the sound of the flavors in your marinade and glaze and I know this would be a hit at our next summer soiree. Definitely going to try this one soon.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        June 17, 2018 at 2:24 pm

        I hope they are a hit Lisa ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    9. Madi says

      June 11, 2018 at 9:34 pm

      5 stars
      I've never tried mongolian lamb before but it sounds so amazing! I love that you made it into an appetizer!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        June 17, 2018 at 2:25 pm

        I love it as an appetizer as you can just have a small taster ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply

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