Mishakiki

Description
Mishakiki are skewer-grilled marinated meat, also called Swahili shish kebabs.

Ingredients

 * 1 teaspoon fresh ginger root, peeled and finely grated
 * 1 – 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 small ripe tomato, peeled and crushed
 * ½ teaspoon tamarind paste
 * 2 tbsp oil
 * 2 tbsp water
 * black pepper, to taste
 * salt, to taste
 * 1 – 2 lbs beef, cut into bite-sized cubes

Directions

 * 1) In a clean glass bowl, combine all marinade ingredients, everything except the meat, vigorously until everything is well mixed.
 * 2) Add the meat to the marinade, gently stirring to make sure the meat is covered.
 * 3) Allow to marinate for at least an hour, or overnight in the refrigerator.
 * 4) Place the marinated meat on skewers, alternating with chunks of onion and green pepper.
 * 5) Cook over an outdoor grill over hot coals until meat is done.
 * 6) Serve with chapati or rice or bread.