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Spiced Rwandan Brochettes with Pili Pili Sauce

Name: Spiced Rwandan Brochettes with Pili Pili Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 800g beef or goat meat, cubed; Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons; 3 cloves garlic, minced; Paprika, 1 tablespoon; Cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh chili peppers, 4, chopped; Garlic, 2 cloves, minced; Onion, 1 medium, chopped; Tomato, 1, chopped; Vinegar, 1 tablespoon; Salt, to taste; Green pepper, 1 large, cut into squares; Onion, 1 large, cut into squares; Skewers, soaked in water

Experience the vibrant tastes of Rwanda with these savory brochettes, enhanced by a fiery Pili Pili sauce.

4.6(829 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 8, 2026

Spiced Rwandan Brochettes with Pili Pili Sauce — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Marinated Skewers

Pili Pili Sauce

Vegetables

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 557 kcal
Protein: 42.1 g
Carbs: 13 g
Fat: 37.4 g
Fiber: 3.2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2229 kcal
Protein: 168.3 g
Carbs: 51.8 g
Fat: 149.4 g
Fiber: 12.7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
800g beef or goat meat cubed	1760	160	0	120	0
Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	27	0
3 cloves garlic minced	13	0.6	2.9	0.1	0.2
Paprika 1 tablespoon	19	1	3.8	0.9	2.3
Cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon	6	0.3	1.3	0.3	0.8
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh chili peppers 4, chopped	20	1	4.5	0.2	0.7
Garlic 2 cloves, minced	9	0.4	1.9	0.1	0.1
Onion 1 medium, chopped	44	1.2	10	0.1	1.8
Tomato 1, chopped	22	1	4.8	0.2	1.5
Vinegar 1 tablespoon	3	0	0.1	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Green pepper 1 large, cut into squares	33	1	7.5	0.3	2.7
Onion 1 large, cut into squares	60	1.8	14	0.2	2.6
Skewers soaked in water	0	0	0	0	0

These nutritional values are estimates and are not intended for dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Meat

1
Combine marinade
In a bowl, combine vegetable oil, minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
2
Add the meat
Add the meat cubes and mix well to ensure even coating.
3
Marinate
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Tip: Let the meat marinate overnight for deeper flavor penetration.

Preparing the Pili Pili Sauce

1
Blend ingredients
In a blender, combine chili peppers, garlic, onion, tomato, and vinegar.
Tip: Be cautious when handling chili peppers — wash hands thoroughly after.
2
Season sauce
Blend until smooth and season with salt.
Tip: Use fresh, high-quality spices for the best flavor results.
3
Set aside
Set aside for serving.

How to Make Spiced Rwandan Brochettes with Pili Pili Sauce

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Grilling the Skewers
Thread marinated meat and vegetables onto skewers. Grill over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.
2
Simmering the Sauce
In a saucepan, gently simmer the blended Pili Pili sauce until aromatic, about 5-7 minutes.
3
Assembly
Serve brochettes hot with a side of Pili Pili sauce for dipping.