🇹🇳 Tunisia cuisine · #13

Tunisian Mechoui (Grilled Lamb Chops)

Tunisian Mechoui (Grilled Lamb Chops)
Time30 min
Serves4
Ingredients5

Lamb pieces grilled over charcoal and served with slata mechouia and bread — the dish of roadside grills.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Rub the lamb with oil and cumin.
  2. Grill over hot coals for 4–5 minutes per side.
  3. Salt after grilling.
  4. Serve with slata mechouia and bread.
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