Marinated cubes of beef threaded on skewers and grilled over charcoal until smoky and charred. Angola's favorite street food, served with gindungo hot sauce.
Nutrition & Info
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: served on skewers
Garnishes: lemon wedge
Accompaniments: gindungo hot sauce, grilled plantain, bread
Instructions
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1
Combine garlic, palm oil, paprika, cumin, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
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2
Add beef cubes and toss to coat evenly. Marinate 30 minutes.
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3
Thread marinated beef onto skewers.
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4
Grill over hot charcoal 3-4 minutes per side for medium, turning frequently.
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5
Serve immediately with gindungo and grilled plantain on the side.
Did You Know?
Jinginga vendors on Luanda streets start their charcoal fires in the late afternoon, and the smoke signals dinner across whole neighborhoods.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- charcoal grill
- metal skewers
- mixing bowl
Garnishing
lemon wedge
Accompaniments
gindungo hot sauce, grilled plantain, bread
The Story Behind Jinginga
Jinginga is Angola's quintessential street food, found in every city and town wherever charcoal grills line the sidewalks. The simple preparation — marinated meat grilled fast and hot — produces maximum flavor with minimal equipment. Jinginga stalls are social gathering points in Angolan cities, where people eat standing up, chatting and dipping smoky beef into fiery gindungo sauce.
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