Name: Nyama choma
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Kenya
Ingredients: 1 kg goat ribs or beef short ribs; 2 tsp coarse salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 chili, minced; handful cilantro; 1 lime; ugali for serving

Where it comes from

Nyama choma means 'roasted meat' in Swahili and is enjoyed in Kenya and Tanzania, particularly at social gatherings and roadside grills. The meat is simply seasoned so the smoke and fat do the talking.

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Recipe

Make Nyama choma at home

Serves 4-6Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 kg goat ribs or beef short ribs
2 tsp coarse salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 chili, minced
handful cilantro
1 lime
ugali for serving

How it's made

Rub the meat with salt, pepper and a little oil and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Prepare charcoal for medium, steady heat.
Roast the meat slowly, turning, for 45-60 minutes until tender and browned.
Rest a few minutes, then chop into bite-size pieces.
Mix tomato, onion, chili, cilantro and lime juice with a pinch of salt for the kachumbari.
Serve the meat with the kachumbari and ugali.