Brochettes de Niamey

Name: Brochettes de Niamey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nigerien
Ingredients: 500g lamb or beef, cubed; 2 tbsp yaji spice (ground peanuts, ginger, chili, cloves); 1 onion, cut into chunks; 2 bell peppers, cubed; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt to taste; Lemon wedges for serving

Brochettes (broh-SHET)

Niamey Grilled Skewers

⏱ Prep Time 30 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 348 kcal

Smoky, spice-rubbed lamb or beef skewers grilled over charcoal at roadside stands, basted with oil and dusted with fiery yaji spice.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 30.0g

Carbs 3.0g

Fat 24.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free

Equipment Needed

charcoal grill metal skewers basting brush

Presentation Guide

Vessel: metal plate

Garnishes: yaji spice, lemon wedges

Accompaniments: fried potatoes, salad, bread

Ingredients

500g lamb or beef, cubed
2 tbsp yaji spice (ground peanuts, ginger, chili, cloves)
1 onion, cut into chunks
2 bell peppers, cubed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

1
Thread meat, onion chunks, and bell pepper onto metal skewers alternately.
2
Brush with oil and season generously with salt.
3
Grill over hot charcoal, turning every 3 minutes, for 12-15 minutes total.
4
Baste with oil during grilling to keep meat moist.
5
Dust liberally with yaji spice while still hot.
6
Serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra yaji on the side.

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Did You Know?

Niamey's Pont Kennedy bridge area is famous for its brochette sellers, and locals debate which vendor makes the best skewers the way other cities debate pizza.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

charcoal grill
metal skewers
basting brush

Garnishing

yaji spice, lemon wedges

Accompaniments

fried potatoes, salad, bread

The Story Behind Brochettes de Niamey

Brochettes are the quintessential Niamey street food, blending the Sahelian tradition of grilling meat over open fire with French-influenced presentation. The grillades (grill stands) of Niamey are social institutions where people gather nightly to eat, drink tea, and socialize.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed evening street food, gatherings 📜 Origins: Traditional grilling meets French naming

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