RCI-SN.003.0169.001
Mishakiki
Mishakiki are skewer-grilled marinated meat, also called Swahili shish kebabs.
Prep20 min
Cook10 min
Total30 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- fresh ginger root1 teaspoonpeeled and finely grated
- – 2 cloves garlic1 unitminced
- ripe tomato1 smallpeeled and crushed
- ½ teaspoon
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
- black pepper1 unitto taste
- salt1 unitto taste
- – 2 lbs beef1 unitcut into bite-sized cubes
Method
1
Peel and mince the 2 cloves of garlic and a small knob of ginger root into a fine paste. Set aside.
3 minutes
2
Finely chop the ripe tomato, removing the core, and place it in a small bowl. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
3 minutes
3
Heat a small drizzle of oil in a pan over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden.
2 minutes
4
Add the chopped tomato to the pan and stir to combine with the garlic and ginger. Cook until the tomato softens and breaks down into a thick, jammy mixture.
8 minutes
5
Dissolve the tamarind paste in a small splash of water and stir it into the tomato mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
2 minutes
6
Remove the spiced tomato and tamarind mixture from the heat and allow it to cool slightly to room temperature.
5 minutes
7
Toast or grill your bread slices until golden and crisp on both sides, creating a sturdy base for the topping.
3 minutes
8
Spoon a generous amount of the spiced tomato and tamarind mixture onto each toasted bread base and serve immediately as a small plate or snack.