Mouthwatering Kenyan Street Food//Mshikaki// Marinated beef kababs

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Tamari is gluten-free, while the alternative is more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is cost-effective.

Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.

Cut beef into bite-sized cubes and place in a bowl.

Chop onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes into chunks.

Add garlic and ginger paste to the beef.

Mix in soy sauce, cumin, coriander, black pepper, and lime juice.

Marinate the beef and vegetables for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Thread the marinated beef and vegetables onto the skewers, alternating them.

Brush the skewers with vegetable oil before grilling.

Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.

Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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