πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡² Zambian Cuisine

Michopo

Zambian Grilled Meat

Prep Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Calories 380 kcal

Chunks of seasoned beef or goat grilled over charcoal at roadside stands, served with chili salt and fresh tomato-onion salad.

Ingredients

  • 800g beef or goat, cut into chunks
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • Lemon juice
  • Fresh chili for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut meat into three-centimeter chunks and toss with salt, chili powder, garlic powder, and oil.
  2. 2 Let meat marinate for at least thirty minutes at room temperature.
  3. 3 Thread onto skewers or place directly on a hot charcoal grill over medium-high heat.
  4. 4 Grill for ten to fifteen minutes, turning regularly, until charred on the outside and cooked through.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, mix diced tomatoes, sliced onions, lemon juice, and salt into a fresh salad.
  6. 6 Serve grilled meat hot off the fire with the tomato-onion salad and extra chili salt on the side.

Did You Know?

Michopo stands are the Zambian equivalent of pubs, serving as social gathering spots where friends meet over grilled meat and conversation.

From The Culinary Codex — http://theculinarycodex.com/dish/zambian/michopo/