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Dibi (Senegalese Grilled Meat)
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Dibi (Senegalese Grilled Meat)

17 ingredients 11 steps 2–3 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

985
Calories
42g
Protein
37g
Fat
120g
Carbs

Counts 14 of 18 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 14 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Coriander not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Meat not in our table 0
Sauce 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

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon thyme (or the equivalent amount of dried thyme)
  • ¼ cup white vinegar or lemon juice
  • ¼ cup water (or more if needed)
  • 1½ pounds (about 700 g) lamb or goat meat, cut into large chunks or small pieces for skewering
  • Chopped onions (optional)
  • Tomatoes (optional)
  • Hot pepper sauce (optional)
  • French fries or bread (optional)

Directions

1

In a bowl, combine the vegetable oil, garlic, onion, mustard, paprika, coriander, cumin, turmeric, ginger, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

2

Add the vinegar or lemon juice and water to form a slightly thick marinade.

3

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

4

Place the chunks of lamb or goat meat into a large bowl or resealable bag.

5

Pour the marinade over the meat and toss to ensure all pieces are well-coated.

6

Let the meat marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or overnight for better flavor).

7

Preheat a grill or barbecue to medium-high heat.

8

If using skewers, thread the marinated meat onto the skewers.

9

Grill the meat, turning occasionally, for about 10–15 minutes, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness. For extra flavor, baste the meat with some of the leftover marinade while grilling.

10

Remove the meat from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

11

Optionally, serve the dibi with chopped onions, tomatoes, and a hot pepper sauce on the side. You can serve it with French fries or bread to complete the meal.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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