Arni Souvlaki (Greece)

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Arni Souvlaki (skewered lamb) is one of the most popular Greek snacks worldwide. Greek cooking offers an incredibly rich and diverse array of foods and beverages that are the culmination of literally thousands of years of living, cooking, and eating. While each Greek meal is fresh and inviting, it is also a trip back through Greece's history. Arni Souvlaki is simple and elegant, with flavors subtle to robust, textures smooth to crunchy, fresh and timeless, nutritious and healthy. Preparing and enjoying Greek food, anywhere in the world, is an adventurous journey into the cradle of civilization.

Ingredients

1 large leg of lamb
½ cup of olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
4 garlic cloves
3 bay leaves, broken into pieces
Salt and pepper to taste
2 lemons cut into eighths
2 tablespoons parsley

Method

Cut all the meat from the bone and remove any fat. Cut the meat into 1-1/2 in cubes.
Combine all the remaining ingredients except the lemon and parsley in a large bowl.
Add the meat and stir well so that it is coated with the marinade.
Allow marinating in the refrigerator for about 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
Thread the meat onto skewers.
Cook under a hot broiler (griller) or on a barbecue, turning frequently until cooked, about 15 minutes.
Serve with the lemon wedges and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.