Xinjiang Lamb Skewers

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of lamb leg or shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 12 wooden skewers

Instructions:

1. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the vegetable oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Add the cubed lamb to the marinade and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
4. In another bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, chopped cilantro, and green onions.
5. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for basting during cooking.
6. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
7. Thread marinated lamb cubes onto the skewers, leaving a space between each piece.
8. Place skewers on the grill and cook for