Spicy Kenyan Nyama Choma with Kachumbari Salsa

Name: Spicy Kenyan Nyama Choma with Kachumbari Salsa
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Olive oil; Ground cumin; Ground coriander; Smoked paprika; Cayenne pepper; Garlic; Salt; Black pepper; Bone-in beef short ribs or goat meat; Lemon juice; Tomatoes; Red onion; Cilantro; Green chili; Lime juice; Salt

Grilled Spiced Meat with Fresh Salsa

A traditional Kenyan barbecue dish featuring marinated and grilled meat, served with a refreshing and tangy kachumbari salsa.

2 h 30 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Marinade

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Ground cumin

1 tablespoon

Ground coriander

1 tablespoon

Smoked paprika

1 teaspoon

Cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Salt

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

½ teaspoon

For the Meat

Bone-in beef short ribs or goat meat

2 pounds

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon

For the Kachumbari Salsa

Tomatoes

2 ripe, diced

Red onion

1, finely sliced

Cilantro

1 small bunch, chopped

Green chili

1, chopped

Lime juice

1 tablespoon

Salt

To taste

Preparation

Marinating the Meat

Combine Marinade

In a large bowl, combine all marinade ingredients.

Coat the Meat

Add meat to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated.

Chill

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.

Preparing the Kachumbari Salsa

Mix Vegetables

In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, sliced onions, cilantro, and green chili.

Season

Drizzle with lime juice and season with salt.

Use fresh lime juice for a more vibrant salsa flavor.

Chill Salsa

Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cooking Process

Preheat Grill

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Avoid overheating the grill to prevent burning the meat.

Grill the Meat

Grill the meat for 20–25 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through and has nice grill marks.

Rest the Meat

After grilling, let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Plating & Serving