Pinchitos Morunos - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 3/4 lb beef or 3/4 lb pork, cut into smaller cubes (about 3/4\" or less)
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon cilantro (about)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
3 -4 tablespoons spicy paprika
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon leaf thyme
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt and pepper

Preparation

Using a mortar and pestle, mash garlic, cilantro, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper.
Add olive oil and lemon juice or vinegar and mix well.
Place 4-5 pieces of meat on each skewer (for best results, first soak skewers 1/2 hour in water).
Put skewer in a container and top with marinade.
Let marinate for 2-3 hours, turning every once in a while.
Grill over medium heat until cooked through-- about 10-15 minutes, turning as needed.
Serve with lemon wedges and cilantro.
Note: These can be done in the oven too-375\u00b0 for 15 minutes (about), turning once.