Paparika pork skewers with broad bean salad

• Pinch of Saffron threads
  2tsp corriander seeds
  2tsp cumin seeds
  2tsp fennel seeds
  4 garlic cloves
  1tsp salt
  tsp pimenton (smoked paparika)
  2tsp dried oregano
  2tbsp red wine vinegar
  150ml olive oil
  1kg diced kebab pork
  fresh mint leaves to garnish
  
  FOR The Broad Bean Salad
  400g podded fresh or frozen broad beans
  Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges to serve
  80g roughly torn fresh flatleaf parsley
  Handful fresh mint leaves
  6 spring onions, trimmed and sliced
  1 green chilli, deseeded and chopped
  2 tblsp toasted flaked almonds

Recipe

1. sSoak the saffron in tablespoon boiling water for 10 minutes.

2. Dry-fry the seeds in a pan over a medium heat for 1 minute. Pound in a mortar and pestel with he garlic and salt. Add to a large bowl and mix with the pimenton, oregarno, vinegar, half the oil and the saffron liquid. Add to the pork and turn to coat. Marinate in the fridge for 2 hours

3. Meanwhile soak 24 small or 12 large shewers in cold water for 1 hour.

4. Boil the beans for 3-5 minutes. Drain and pop out of their skins. combine the remaining oil with the lemon zest and chilli and almonds. Toss and set aside.

5. Thread the skewers with the pork. Preheat the barbecue or large gridle pan. Cook the skewers in batches for 3 minutes each side, until golden.

6 Garnish with mint and serve with the bean salad and lemon wedges.

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