Juicy Arabic-Style Skewers with Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 kg Ground meat
• 1 Red onion (Finely chopped)
• 1 manojo pequeño Fresh parsley (Chopped; reserve some for finishing)
• 250 g Mozzarella cheese (Cut into sticks or thick cubes)
• Paprika (In equal parts with the other spices; quantity to taste)
• Ground cinnamon (In equal parts with the other spices)
• Ground ginger (In equal parts with the other spices)
• Ground nutmeg (In equal parts with the other spices)
• Ground cloves (In equal parts with the other spices)
• Ground coriander (In equal parts with the other spices)
• Salt (To taste)
• Black pepper (To taste)
• 6 Wheat tortillas
• Olive oil (For cooking; quantity unspecified)
• 6 Wooden skewer sticks (Soak them in water before use if cooking on a grill)
• 250 g Greek yogurt (For the sauce)
• 1 diente Garlic (Pressed or finely chopped)
• 0.5 Lemon juice (The juice of half a lemon)
• Salt for the sauce (To taste)
• Black pepper for the sauce (To taste)
• Fresh parsley for finishing (Chopped, to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Finely chop the red onion and parsley. Cut the mozzarella into sticks or cubes that can be placed in the center of the skewers.

2. 2

   Place the ground meat in a large bowl. Add the onion, parsley, and mozzarella.

3. 3

   Add the paprika, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, ground cloves, and coriander in equal parts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Mix with clean hands or a spatula until the ingredients and spices are evenly distributed, without compacting the meat too much.

5. 5

   Divide the mixture into six portions and shape each one around a skewer stick, making sure it adheres well and has an even thickness.

6. 6

   Heat a large skillet, griddle, grill, or comal over medium-high heat and brush it with a little olive oil.

7. 7

   Place the skewers on the hot surface and cook them, turning periodically, until browned on all sides and the meat reaches 71 °C in the center, approximately 12-15 minutes.

8. 8

   Warm the wheat tortillas for a few seconds on each side, until flexible and lightly toasted.

9. 9

   Wrap each skewer in a warm wheat tortilla or serve it with one.

10. 10

    To prepare the sauce, mix the Greek yogurt with the garlic, the juice of half a lemon, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir until smooth.

11. 11

    Serve the skewers hot with the yogurt sauce and finish with chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

The publication does not specify quantities for the spices or a cooking method; the shaping and cooking instructions are a practical reconstruction. If using wooden sticks on a grill, soak them in water beforehand to prevent them from burning.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• Middle Eastern cuisine
• skewers
• ground meat
• grill
• skillet
• high-protein