Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground lamb
• 1 cup raisins
• 5 ounces goat cheese
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 3/4 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• salt to taste
• coarsely ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together ground lamb, raisins, goat cheese, mayonnaise, red onion, garlic, cilantro, cayenne pepper, cumin, ground coriander, salt and black pepper. Divide the mixture into approximately 6 even portions, and press around skewers.
3. Place skewers on the grill. Cook approximately 4 minutes per side, or until the cheese has melted, the raisins are tender and lamb has reached desired doneness.