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Spicy Kenyan Nyama Choma with Kachumbari Salsa

Name: Spicy Kenyan Nyama Choma with Kachumbari Salsa
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 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; Bone-in beef short ribs or goat meat, 2 pounds; Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon; 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

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

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 5, 2025

Spicy Kenyan Nyama Choma with Kachumbari Salsa — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

50 min

Cook

2 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Marinade

For the Meat

For the Kachumbari Salsa

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 442 kcal
Protein: 29.17 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Fat: 33.5 g
Fiber: 1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2654 kcal
Protein: 175 g
Carbs: 35 g
Fat: 201 g
Fiber: 6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	27	0
Ground cumin 1 tablespoon	23	1	3	1	1
Ground coriander 1 tablespoon	20	1	3	1	2
Smoked paprika 1 teaspoon	6	0	1	0	0
Cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon	6	0	1	0	0
Garlic 2 cloves, minced	9	0	2	0	0
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper ½ teaspoon	3	0	1	0	1
Bone-in beef short ribs or goat meat 2 pounds	2240	170	0	172	0
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon	4	0	1	0	0
Tomatoes 2 ripe, diced	44	2	10	0	2
Red onion 1, finely sliced	46	1	11	0	2
Cilantro 1 small bunch, chopped	3	0	1	0	0
Green chili 1, chopped	6	0	1	0	0
Lime juice 1 tablespoon	4	0	1	0	0
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Meat

1
Combine Marinade
In a large bowl, combine all marinade ingredients.
2
Coat the Meat
Add meat to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated.
3
Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Tip: Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.

Preparing the Kachumbari Salsa

1
Mix Vegetables
In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, sliced onions, cilantro, and green chili.
2
Season
Drizzle with lime juice and season with salt.
Tip: Use fresh lime juice for a more vibrant salsa flavor.
3
Chill Salsa
Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

How to Make Spicy Kenyan Nyama Choma with Kachumbari Salsa

Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Preheat Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
2
Grill the Meat
Grill the meat for 20–25 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through and has nice grill marks.
3
Rest the Meat
After grilling, let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving.