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Kenyan Beef Kababs

Cultural Context

Kenyan beef kababs, or Nyama Choma, are a popular street food and barbecue dish in Kenya, often enjoyed during celebrations and gatherings. The dish highlights the country's love for grilled meats, typically served with sides like ugali or kachumbari. In modern times, these kababs have gained popularity beyond Kenya, with variations appearing in many East African communities and diaspora.

KenyanKEmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
ground beef
breadcrumbs (1/3 cup)
mixed spices (cumin, coriander, fenugreek, turmeric, chili powder)
mayonnaise (1 tablespoon)
onion
garlic
ginger
hot chili
cilantro
scallion
3 eggs
salt
pepper
wheat flour

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is budget-friendly.

1

Chop garlic, ginger, onion, hot chili, and scallion.

2

Sweat the chopped onion and garlic in a pan until softened.

3

Break 3 eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and mix.

4

Prepare a dipping mixture with wheat flour and beaten eggs.

5

In a bowl, combine ground beef, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, chopped cilantro, and the cooled onion-garlic mixture.

6

Mix the ingredients thoroughly with hands.

7

Take a small portion of the mixture, cook it in a pan to check seasoning, and adjust if necessary.

8

Form the mixture into sausage-like cylinders or logs, ensuring they are all the same size for even cooking.

9

Dip each log into the egg mixture, then coat with flour, drain excess flour, and return to the egg mixture before placing on a plate.

10

Heat oil in a pan and fry the kebabs until the egg coating is crispy, turning them for even color.

11

Once fried, place the kebabs on a baking rack.

12

Transfer the baking rack to the oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes until fully cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

panbaking rackmixing bowlcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

KebabsNyama Choma

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