Mishkaki Recipe / East African Beef Skewers / How To Make Mishkaki / Tanzanian BBQ Skewers

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible, while omitting herbs saves cost.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini is lower in calories, while carrots are often less expensive.

Cut the beef knuckle into cubes.

In a bowl, combine grated ginger, turmeric, chili powder, curry powder, salt, vegetable oil, tomato paste, minced garlic, and lemon juice to make a marinade.

Add the beef cubes to the marinade and mix until well coated.

Let the beef marinate overnight or for at least 1 hour at room temperature.

Thread the marinated beef onto skewers.

Preheat the grill.

Ensure the meat is at room temperature before grilling.

Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 12 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.

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