Bilby Delight

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 lb bilby meat, cut into 4 fillets (available at specialty meat markets)
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 lb assorted vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant), cut into chunks
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp lemon zest

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.In a small bowl, mix together the coriander, cumin, smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and the juice of half a lemon to make a spice paste.
2. 2.Rub the spice paste all over the bilby fillets and let them marinate for at least 20 minutes.
3. 3.Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
4. 4.In a separate bowl, toss the vegetables with the minced garlic, remaining tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
5. 5.Thread the marinated bilby fillets and the seasoned vegetables onto skewers, alternating between meat and vegetables.
6. 6.Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the bilby is cooked to your desired doneness and the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
7. 7.While the skewers are grilling, prepare the tangy yogurt sauce by combining the Greek yogurt, chopped mint leaves, lemon zest, and the juice of the remaining half lemon in a small bowl.
8. 8.Serve the grilled bilby skewers with the roasted vegetables and tangy yogurt sauce on the side.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightIf you can't find bilby meat, you can substitute it with rabbit or chicken breast fillets.
• chevron_rightFeel free to customize the spice blend to your taste by adding or adjusting the amounts of coriander, cumin, and smoked paprika.
• chevron_rightFor a smokier flavor, you can use smoked sea salt instead of regular salt in the yogurt sauce.