Pinchitos Morunos

Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 lb lamb or 3/4 lb chicken or 3/4 lb beef or 3/4 lb lamb, cut into smaller cubes (about 3/4" or less)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon cilantro (about)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 3 -4 tablespoons spicy paprika
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon leaf thyme
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 using a mortar and pestle, mash garlic, cilantro, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper.
• 2 add olive oil and lemon juice or vinegar and mix well.
• 3 place 4-5 pieces of meat on each skewer (for best results, first soak skewers 1/2 hour in water).
• 4 put skewer in a container and top with marinade.
• 5 let marinate for 2-3 hours, turning every once in a while.
• 6 grill over medium heat until cooked through-- about 10-15 minutes, turning as needed.
• 7 serve with lemon wedges and cilantro.
• 8 note: these can be done in the oven too-375° for 15 minutes (about), turning once.