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Sierra Leone Meat Sticks

Cultural Context

Sierra Leone Meat Sticks, known locally as Chinchinga, are a popular street food originating from Sierra Leone. Traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions and gatherings, these skewers embody the vibrant flavors of West African cuisine, often featuring a mix of spices and marinated meats. Today, they are enjoyed in various forms across the globe, reflecting a blend of local and international tastes.

Sierra LeoneanSLmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 pounds pork
lime juice
3 sprigs thyme
1.5 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
3 cloves garlic
1 habanero
skewers
peanut butter

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

pepper sauce

🥗Healthier: hot sauce

💰Cheaper: chili paste

Hot sauce offers similar heat with fewer calories.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often less expensive.

1

Wash pork with lime juice and water.

2

Pull leaves off thyme and add to pork.

3

Squeeze juice of half a lime into the pork.

4

Add cayenne pepper, paprika, chicken bouillon, black pepper, garlic powder, and all-purpose seasoning to the pork.

5

Add minced garlic and habanero to the mixture.

6

Mix everything together and place in a Dutch oven pot without any liquid.

7

Cover and steam on low heat for about 25 minutes.

8

Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes.

9

Prepare a peanut butter mixture and let the meat sit in it for 20-30 minutes.

10

Thread the marinated meat, onions, and peppers onto the soaked skewers.

11

Place skewers in an air fryer basket, cooking at 400°F for 5 minutes on each side.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingskewering

Equipment Needed

Dutch ovenair fryerskewers

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Also Known As

ChinchingaKebabs

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