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Nutritional Values
580kcal
48gProtein
9gCarbs
38gFat
1gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Mshikaki
How to order / say it
Say it
Mshikaki — [m-shee-kah-kee]
Order
I would like to try Mshikaki.
Locally
Ningependa kujaribu Mshikaki.
Say locally
Street food of marinated and grilled meat skewers.
Why try it?
Mshikaki is a quintessential street food in Dar es Salaam, reflecting the city's vibrant outdoor dining culture and its diverse mix of flavors influenced by Indian Ocean trade routes.
How it tastes
The grilled skewers offer a smoky flavor with spicy and tangy marinade notes, typically juicy and tender inside, with a slightly crispy exterior.
Origin & History — first documented: 1960
Mshikaki has origins in the Swahili coast's historical trade of spices and meat since the 19th century. Emblematic of Tanzanian street food culture, it became popular in urban areas like Dar es Salaam after the 1960s.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g beef
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic
- 🧂 1 inch ginger
- 🥣 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 🫒 3 tbsp olive oil
Method
- 1 Marinate the beef with spices and sauce.
- 2 Skewer the meat onto sticks.
- 3 Grill the skewers over medium heat until cooked.
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