Mishkaki

Mishkaki is a popular and delicious skewered meat dish originating from East Africa. It’s made with marinated cubes of meat that are grilled to perfection, giving it a juicy and smoky flavor. It’s commonly served at family gatherings, parties, and barbecues.

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Mishkaki

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound beef, chicken, or goat meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the soy sauce, tomato paste, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the meat cubes to the marinade and mix to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Thread the marinated meat onto the soaked wooden skewers, about 4 pieces per skewer.
  5. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and the outside is slightly charred.

Tips for preparation of Mishkaki

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound beef, chicken, or goat meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the soy sauce, tomato paste, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the meat cubes to the marinade and mix to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Thread the marinated meat onto the soaked wooden skewers, about 4 pieces per skewer.
  5. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and the outside is slightly charred.

Mishkaki serving size

A single serving of mishkaki is approximately 4-5 pieces of meat on a skewer. For a person, this is usually enough as a main dish. For a couple, 2-3 servings (8-15 pieces) is recommended. For a family, 4-6 servings (16-30 pieces) should be enough to feed everyone. Mishkaki is typically served with sides such as rice or vegetables to round out the meal.

Mishkaki nutrition value

A single serving of mishkaki made with beef provides approximately 250-300 calories, 20-25g of protein, and 15-20g of fat. It’s also a good source of iron, vitamin B12, and zinc. The actual nutritional value may vary based on the type of meat used and the marinade ingredients.

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