Muchomo — Print Recipe — The Culinary Codex

Seasoned chunks of goat, beef, or chicken skewered and grilled over charcoal until smoky and charred, served with a side of roasted banana.

Ingredients

1 Cut meat into generous two-inch cubes, removing excess fat but leaving some for flavor and moisture.
2 Season meat with salt, pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, lemon juice, and oil, marinate for thirty minutes.
3 Thread seasoned meat onto skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces for even heat distribution.
4 Grill over medium-hot charcoal for ten to fifteen minutes, turning frequently for even char on all sides.
5 The meat should be charred on the outside but still juicy inside. Baste with any remaining marinade while grilling.
6 Serve straight from the grill with roasted banana, ugali, or on its own with a cold beer.

Did You Know?

Muchomo joints are the Ugandan equivalent of bars, where people gather in the evening to eat grilled meat, drink, and socialize for hours.