[Quick Facts]
Main Ingredients: Cubed lamb meat, chopped lard, tomatoes, allspice (pimento)
Time Required: 2 hours
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • 2 kg lamb meat, cubed (5 cm)
  • 6 small firm red tomatoes sliced
  • ½ kg fat, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 7 small onions, peeled and halved
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground Allspice (Pimento)
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped into medium pieces
  • ½ cup finely chopped parsley

    • Instructions:

    (1) Mix meat with onion, spices, salt, lard, parsley, and oil. Place in refrigerator for 4 hours tossing occasionally.

    (2) Thread meat, onion, tomatoes, bell peppers onto skewers, alternating the ingredients.

    (3) Grill over hot coals. Turning several times until tender and browned, about 8 minutes.

    (4) Serve hot with salads and appetizers.

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