Mishakiki

== Description ==
Mishakiki are skewer-grilled marinated meat, also called Swahili shish kebabs.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 teaspoon fresh ginger root, peeled and finely grated
* 1 – 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 small ripe tomato, peeled and crushed
* ½ teaspoon tamarind paste
* 2 tbsp oil
* 2 tbsp water
* black pepper, to taste
* salt, to taste
* 1 – 2 lbs beef, cut into bite-sized cubes
== Directions ==
# In a clean glass bowl, combine all marinade ingredients, everything except the meat, vigorously until everything is well mixed.
# Add the meat to the marinade, gently stirring to make sure the meat is covered.
# Allow to marinate for at least an hour, or overnight in the refrigerator.
# Place the marinated meat on skewers, alternating with chunks of onion and green pepper.
# Cook over an outdoor grill over hot coals until meat is done.
# Serve with chapati or rice or bread.
Category:Congolese Appetizers
Category:Congolese Meat Dishes
Category:Skewer Recipes
Category:Beef Recipes
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