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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
2 lbs ribs
2 tablespoons spices
1 cup vegetables (mixed)
as needed aluminium foil
1/4 cup vinegar
1 cup warm water
2 tablespoons lemon

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

The night before roasting, prepare the marinade by blending together all the spices and vegetables shown in the video.

2

Apply the marinade on the meat using a pastry brush or a spoon, ensuring the meat is well covered on both sides.

3

Cover the meat with aluminium foil and marinate overnight in the fridge for about 8 hours.

4

The next day, preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius.

5

Bake the marinated meat in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

6

After baking, transfer the meat to a grilling pan and grill for another 10 minutes to achieve a crunchy exterior.

7

While the meat is grilling, prepare kachumbari by mixing the vegetables together.

8

Soak onions in vinegar and warm water to remove acidity, then add lemon to the mixture.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

ovengrilling panblenderpastry brushaluminium foilmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Grilled MeatZambian Barbecue

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