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Nyama Choma (Tanzanian Barbecue)
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Nyama Choma (Tanzanian Barbecue)

14 ingredients 8 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

914
Calories
85g
Protein
54g
Fat
19g
Carbs

Counts 13 of 15 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Beef 100g cooked 250
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Meat not in our table 0
Papaya 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

  • 1 kg goat / lamb / beef / chicken meat, cut into thick chunks
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 1 heaped tbsp crushed fresh ginger
  • 1 heaped tbsp crushed garlic
  • 1 heaped tbsp grated raw papaya for tenderness
  • ¼ cup light soy sauce
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 tsp freshly crushed black pepper
  • ½ cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Directions

1

To keep the meat juicy and tender, clean it and preserve any extra fat on it. Place the meat in a glass or plastic dish.

2

Blend the remaining ingredients, then pour the resulting mixture over the meat.

3

Allow mixture to settle into the meat, then thoroughly massage it into the meat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4–5 hours.

4

To bring the meat to room temperature for cooking, remove it from the refrigerator approximately an hour beforehand.

5

Light a charcoal grill and let it burn until the coals are completely covered with white ash.

6

Place a wire rack over the coals, add the meat, and cook until it has a little singe and color. To ensure equal cooking on all sides, turn meat frequently. Use a fresh brush and some oil or marinade to flavor the meat and keep it from drying out while it cooks.

7

To allow the inside of the meat to cook slowly and effectively, wrap it in a packet of foil . Or, keep grilling until the food is done to your liking.

8

Once the meat is done, use a sharp knife to cut it into bite-sized pieces.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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