MishkakiGrilled Beef Skewers

Name: Mishkaki (Grilled Beef Skewers)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Tanzania
Ingredients: 700 g Beef Sirloin (cut into cubes); 15 g Garlic (crushed); 20 g Fresh Ginger (crushed); 40 ml Lime Juice; 7 g Curry Powder; 6 g Paprika; 3 g Black Pepper; 9 g Salt; 25 ml Vegetable Oil

These smoky beef skewers are inspired by the street-food style served across East Africa, where meat is marinated with citrus, garlic, and warming spices before grilling. They are juicy, boldly seasoned, and excellent with salad or rice.

Prep

30m

Cook

12m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

390kcal

Calories

39g

Protein

24g

Fat

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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700g
Beef Sirloin (cut into cubes)
15g
Garlic (crushed)
20g
Fresh Ginger (crushed)
40ml
Lime Juice
7g
Curry Powder
6g
Paprika
3g
Black Pepper
9g
Salt
25ml
Vegetable Oil

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Method

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5 steps

01
Mix the garlic, fresh ginger, lime juice, curry powder, paprika, black pepper, salt, and vegetable oil to make a marinade.
02
Add the beef sirloin and turn until all the pieces are well coated.
03
Thread the beef onto skewers.
04
Grill over high heat, or cook under a very hot grill at 230°C (450°F), turning often until browned and the beef sirloin reaches at least 63°C (145°F) for medium, followed by a 3-minute rest.
05
Rest the skewers briefly before serving.

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