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Braai (Zambian Barbecue)
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Braai (Zambian Barbecue)

10 ingredients 7 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

452
Calories
29g
Protein
30g
Fat
18g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 10 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Beef 100g cooked 250
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Coriander not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion , finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic , minced
  • 1 lemon , juiced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds beef , cut into skewer -friendly pieces

Directions

1

In a mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, vegetable oil, lemon juice, paprika, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, and salt. Mix well to create a marinade.

2

Add the beef pieces to the marinade and toss them until they are evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and let the beef marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to enhance the flavors.

3

If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes to prevent them from burning during grilling.

4

Preheat the grill or braai stand to medium-high heat.

5

Thread the marinated beef pieces onto the skewers, ensuring they are evenly spaced.

6

Place the skewers on the grill and cook the beef for about 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are charred and cooked to your desired level of doneness.

7

Once the beef is cooked, remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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