Low‑Carb Char Siu Lamb Kebabs
Cubed lamb marinated in a soy‑garlic‑five‑spice mixture, threaded onto skewers, and charred on a grill for a succulent bite.

Total
30 min
Prep
12 min
Cook
18 min
Serves
3
How many of these 7 ingredients are already on your shelf? That's the part we do — photograph your pantry and get a week of dinners built from what's already there.
Add to my week — freeServings
Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 450 g Lamb shoulder, cubed
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five‑spice powder
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 stalks Green onion, sliced for garnish(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, minced garlic, five‑spice powder, olive oil, and grated ginger.
- 2
Add the cubed lamb to the marinade, toss to coat, and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes while you preheat the grill.
- 3
Thread the lamb cubes onto metal or soaked wooden skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces.
- 4
Grill the kebabs over medium‑high heat, turning every 2‑3 minutes, until the lamb is browned on the outside and reaches an internal temperature of 63 °C (145 °F), about 12‑15 minutes total.
- 5
Remove from heat, let rest 2 minutes, then sprinkle with sliced green onion before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
Goes well with this
Chinese dishes that round out the meal.

Szechuan Peppercorn Cold Soba
A fusion dish featuring numbing chili oil, black vinegar, and crushed peanuts over cold noodles.

Quick Vegetable Fried Rice
A fast and flavorful stir-fry featuring cold jasmine rice, crisp vegetables, and a savory soy seasoning.

Authentic Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles
A classic street food dish featuring spicy, savory noodles topped with crispy minced pork and a rich sesame-chili oil sauce.
Similar Recipes

Vegetarian Tofu and Glass Noodle Dumplings
Crispy tofu, vermicelli, and wood ear mushrooms in a delicate wrapper.

Classic Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
A savory and nutritious Asian-inspired dish featuring tender beef strips and crisp broccoli florets in a rich ginger-garlic sauce.

Quick Weeknight Hot and Sour Soup
A simplified version using pantry staples like button mushrooms and chicken breast for a fast meal.