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Origin
Molise
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Description
Cubed lamb shoulder and seasonal vegetables threaded on rosemary-branch skewers and grilled over charcoal — a simple Molisan preparation that relies entirely on the quality of the lamb and the heat of the charcoal fire. Alternating lamb, red pepper and onion on the skewer creates a self-basting mechanism as the fat from the lamb drips onto the vegetables below. Seasoned only with salt, peperoncino and rosemary.
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The Thread
—Cubed lamb on skewers grilled over charcoal — the Greek version is virtually identical; both traditions use rosemary or thyme as the primary herb Greek
—Lamb skewers grilled over charcoal — the Anatolian version with yoghurt marinade; the same charcoal-lamb-on-skewer tradition across the Mediterranean Turkish
—Lamb cubes on skewers over hot coals — the South American gaucho version of the same direct-heat lamb-on-stick tradition Argentinian
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Flavour Context
Charred on the outside, pink and juicy within; rosemary perfumes the fat; charcoal smoke gives depth; peperoncino adds heat; lemon at the end cuts the fat — cooking at its most elemental
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