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Nyama Choma

Cultural Context

Nyama Choma, meaning 'grilled meat' in Swahili, is a beloved dish in Zambia, often enjoyed during social gatherings and celebrations. It reflects the country's rich culinary heritage, where grilling meat over open flames is a cherished tradition. Today, Nyama Choma has gained popularity beyond Zambia, with variations found in neighboring countries, making it a staple at barbecues and festive occasions across the region.

ZambianZMmain
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb lamb
1 cup bell peppers, chopped
2 cups tomatoes, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 lemon, juiced
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
2 cups spinach, chopped
2 jalapenos, sliced
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
1 tablespoon chipotle and roasted garlic seasoning

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is generally less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is often cheaper.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can be used for flavor at a lower cost.

marinade

🥗Healthier: yogurt-based marinade

💰Cheaper: vinegar and spices

Yogurt adds tenderness and flavor while vinegar is inexpensive.

1

Chop bell peppers, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, onion, and cilantro into small pieces.

2

Combine chopped bell peppers in a bowl.

3

Chop cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with bell peppers.

4

Chop one regular tomato and add it to the mixture.

5

Chop cilantro and add it to the bowl, mixing everything together.

6

Chop a quarter of a big onion and add it to the mixture.

7

Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the bowl and mix.

8

Add chipotle and roasted garlic seasoning, and a pinch of seasoning salt to the mixture and mix well.

9

Set the mixture aside to prepare the meat.

10

Chop lamb into smaller pieces and prepare to cook it on the stovetop.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlskewers

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Grilled MeatZambian Barbecue

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