Moorish skewers recipe

Moorish Skewers recipe

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About this recipe

In this blog post I will take you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's go.
The Moorish skewers recipe is a delightful dish inspired by the flavors of North African cuisine. These skewers are made with succulent pieces of chicken or lamb, marinated in a blend of aromatic spices such as cumin, paprika, and coriander. Grilled to perfection, the tender meat is served alongside a vibrant and refreshing herb yogurt sauce. This recipe is perfect for those looking to add a touch of exotic flair to their next barbecue or dinner party.

Keywords: Moorish, skewers, North African, spices, grilled.

Moorish skewers recipe details

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Ingredients

400 g	pork fillet
½ tsp	cumin
1 pinch(es)	cayenne pepper
1 tbsp	paprika powder
1 clove(s)	garlic
4 tbsp	olive oil

Instructions

Cut the meat into 1cm slices and thread them onto skewers.

In a shallow plate, mix the oil with cumin, cayenne pepper, paprika powder and garlic. Marinate the meat for 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Fry the meat in a grill pan and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or cold.

Note:
The Moores didn’t eat pork, but it is likely that the tapa is called moorish because the Moors brought the kebab skewers to Spain.

For more tapa recipes have a look at “Prawns with Saffron and Tomato Mojo” or “Bacon Wrapped Prunes”.

Preparation time:
ca. 10 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 5 min
Resting time:
ca. 2 hrs
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a