Cop Kebabi (Kebab On Wooden Skewer)

Ingredients

• Boneless lamb shoulder or leg… 2 1/4 cups
• Tomato……………………………. 2 medium size
• Garlic…………………………….. 2 cloves
• Oil…………………………………. 2 tablespoons
• Salt……………………………….. 1 1/2 teaspoons
• Black pepper…………………… 1/2 teaspoon
• Thyme……………………………. 1 teaspoon

Directions

Pound boneless meat with meat hammer until 2-3 mm thick. Mince tomatoes and garlic. Combine minced tomatoes, garlic and oil, mixing well. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme. Spread this mixture over pounded meat. Place on a plate. Cover with a wrap. Let stand over night in refrigerator. Remove meat from refrigerator. Roll tightly starting from long side into a 1 1/4 inch roll in diameter. Cut roll into 3/4-1 inch slices. Pass meat slices through wooden skewers leaving about 2 inches spaces on both ends. Brush meat with remaining oil. Place skewers over charcoal or even broiler. Broil on all sides turning occasionally until brown. Serve immediately on wooden skewers.
4 serving