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Beef Mishkaki
4.9 from 141 votes

Beef Mishkaki

Beef Mishkaki is a flavorful grilled beef skewer dish seasoned with a blend of spices including coriander, chili, cumin, and Arabic spice powders. The beef is marinated and skewered alternately with onions and bell peppers, then slow-cooked at low oven heat. Served with a tangy tamarind sauce made from tamarind pulp, garlic, onion, green chilli, and salt, this dish combines smoky meat with a bright, slightly spicy dipping sauce, ideal for a savory meal.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: African

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp beef seasoning powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp Arabic spice powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper ground
  • 1.5 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • beef
  • 2-3 tomato
  • 1 soy sauce dark, mushroom flavor
Tamarind Sauce:
  • 1 tamarind
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 onion medium-sized
  • 2 green chili peppers
  • 1 tsp salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Dice the beef, onions, tomatoes, and green and red pepper.
  2. Place them alternately on skewers.
  3. Place your skewers on a foil-lined oven pan.
  4. Add the salt, beef seasoning, cumin powder, and dark mushroom soy sauce.
  5. Place some frying oil on top of the rest of the seasonings.
  6. Shake the tray slightly to let the marinade blend and distribute.
  7. Set your oven to 80° C/ 175° F and put your tray on the seat to cook gently.
How to make the Tamarind sauce:
  1. Soak the tamarind in hot water for 10 mins.
  2. Extract the tamarind pulp and strain it.
  3. In a blender, blend the tamarind pulp, onion, garlic, green chili, and salt into a fine paste.
  4. When the meat is almost cooked, brush it with some sauce and let soak for 2 minutes. The sauce can also be used as a dip.

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