Description
La Rosine is intense and complex on the nose, with notes of blackcurrant, violet, tapenade, liquorice and woody nuance. Supple, the mouth is nicely fruity and well-defined, elegant and harmonious.
NORTH AFRICAN SPICED LAMB KEBABS – Pairs well with Stephane Ogier La Rosine Syrah
INGREDIENTS:
- 6 links (approx. 1½ pounds) of sweet Italian fennel sausage
- 2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into one-inch cubes
- 2 yellow peppers
- 1 red pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes
- 2 teaspoons harissa paste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 8 ten-inch wooden skewers
- 1 cup dry couscous, cooked according to package directions
INSTRUCTIONS:
Heat oven to 350° F. Place two sausage links on a small, rimmed with a paring knife. Cut each half lengthwise into two to three slices, and then cut a slice in half widthwise.
In a large bowl, mix the herbs and spices, harissa paste, and olive oil. Add cubed lamb to the olive oil mixture and stir to coat well. Divide meat and pepper slices into eight even piles and thread lamb and peppers onto skewers, alternating lamb pieces and pepper slices.
Place skewers on a medium-hot grill and cook for about 15 minutes until an internal temperature of 145° F is reached. Turn once during cooking with tongs and a spatula.
Serve immediately with a side of couscous.
Serves 4 as a main course or 8 as an appetizer.
Recipe created exclusively for Stephane Ogier La Rosine Syrah by Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen