Choukachou (Beninese Grilled Meat), via Wikimedia Commons
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Choukachou (Beninese Grilled Meat)

Choukachou (Beninese Grilled Meat)

Benin

50Minutes
MediumLevel
4Serves
10Steps
About

Flame-grilled seasoned beef or goat chopped and piled with raw onions and chilli, a smoky late-night street favourite of northern Benin shared across the wider Savanna belt.

Equipment
  • Charcoal grill or grill pan
  • Metal skewers
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Beef or goat meat (fatty cuts)800 g
Large onions3
Vegetable oil3 tbsp
Garlic cloves, crushed3
Fresh ginger, grated1 tbsp
Stock cube1
Ground chilli (or Scotch bonnet)1 to 2 tsp
Ground black pepper1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Lemon or lime1

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