Masikita

Masikita

Masikita (mah-see-KEE-tah)

Malagasy Beef Skewers

Prep Time 35 min
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 282 kcal

Juicy cubes of zebu beef threaded onto skewers, marinated in garlic and oil, grilled over charcoal, and served with sakay hot sauce.

Nutrition & Info

280 kcal per serving
Protein 28.0g
Carbs 2.0g
Fat 18.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free dairy-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

charcoal grill wooden or metal skewers marinade bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: flat plate

Garnishes: lime wedges, sakay

Accompaniments: steamed rice, achard

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut beef into 2cm cubes.

  2. 2

    Mix garlic, oil, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Marinate beef 15 min.

  3. 3

    Thread onto skewers.

  4. 4

    Grill over hot charcoal 3-4 min per side for medium.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately with sakay and lime wedges.

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Did You Know?

Masikita vendors at Malagasy markets grill skewers to order, and the price of a single skewer has been used informally to track local inflation.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • charcoal grill
  • wooden or metal skewers
  • marinade bowl

Garnishing

lime wedges, sakay

Accompaniments

steamed rice, achard

The Story Behind Masikita

Masikita is Madagascar's most popular street food, found at every market, bus station, and roadside across the island. The simple preparation lets the quality of the zebu beef shine, and the communal act of eating grilled skewers with sakay is central to Malagasy social life.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack, appetizer, any time 📜 Origins: Traditional

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