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Beef Mishkaki

Mishkaki, or beef skewers in Tanzania, are served with vegetables and tamarind sauce.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 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 ground black pepper
  • 1.5 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • beef
  • 2-3 tomatoes
  • 1 dark mushroom soy sauce
Tamarind Sauce:
  • 1 tamarind
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 medium-sized onion
  • 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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