Mishkaki — Print Recipe — The Culinary Codex

Tender marinated beef cubes threaded onto skewers and grilled over charcoal until smoky and caramelized, a beloved Tanzanian street food.

Ingredients

1 Combine oil, lemon juice, cumin, turmeric, chili flakes, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2 Add beef cubes and toss to coat evenly, marinate for at least thirty minutes.
3 Thread marinated beef onto metal skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces.
4 Grill over hot charcoal for eight to ten minutes, turning every two minutes for even char.
5 The beef should be caramelized on the outside with a juicy, slightly pink interior.
6 Serve immediately with lime wedges and kachumbari salad.

Did You Know?

Mishkaki vendors in Dar es Salaam fan their charcoal grills with cardboard, creating intense heat bursts that give the meat its signature char.