mishkaki

Tanzania · Sub-Saharan Africa

Short description: This street-food skewer is built around smoky grilled meat, bright marinade, and a sharp fresh salad or chips on the side.
Ingredients: Beef marinated with ginger, garlic, lemon juice, chile, cumin, coriander, oil, salt, and served with kachumbari.
Cultural note: Roadside and beach grills often sell the skewers as casual evening food, with the marinade doing as much work as the char.
Common misconception: It is not any random skewer; the local name points to a seasoned, grilled meat snack sold in specific coastal foodways.

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