Souvlakia with Tzatziki

Homemade pork or lamb kebabs marinated in herbs and olive oil, served with a cooling cucumber and garlic yogurt sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 920.1 kcals 3680.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 7.1 grams 28.5 grams
Fat 74.6 grams 298.2 grams
Protein 53.9 grams 215.4 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Wine Vinegar
white or red
Dairy
Meat
1
kg
Pork
boneless, cut into 2cm cubes, trimming off gristle or fat
1
kg
Lamb
boneless, cut into 2cm cubes, alternative to pork
NutsSeeds
2
tsp
Oregano
rigani or dried
2
piece
Bay Leaves
roughly torn
1
tsp
Salt
to taste
1
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
tbsp
Mint
freshly chopped
OilsFats
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
grated
0.5
piece
Cucumber
peeled and finely diced

Steps

  • Cut the meat into 2cm cubes and remove gristle.
  • Mix the coriander seeds, oregano, olive oil, vinegar, onion, and bay leaves together.
  • Pour mixture over meat, coat well, and marinate in a cool place for at least two hours.
  • Spread diced cucumber in a sieve and sprinkle with vinegar and salt.
  • Drain cucumber for one hour and pat dry with kitchen paper.
  • Combine cucumber with yogurt, garlic, and mint; adjust seasoning and chill if desired.
  • Thread meat onto soaked wooden skewers leaving tiny gaps between pieces.
  • Cook kebabs on a preheated barbecue, grill, or hot oiled griddle pan until brown.
  • Serve the sizzling kebabs with lemon wedges and the prepared tzatziki.