Masikita (Malagasy Beef Skewers)

Prep time: 20 minutes (plus 2 hours marinade time)

Cook time: 10 minutes

Total time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

1. 1Description
2. 2Presentation & How It's Eaten
3. 3Ingredients
4. 4Step-by-Step Directions
5. 5Optional
6. 6Cooking Tips
7. 7Nutrition Facts (Estimated per serving, based on 4 servings)

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Country of Origin: Madagascar

Description

Street-food beef skewers marinated in garlic, ginger, and citrus before being grilled over open charcoal flames.

Presentation & How It's Eaten

Served piping hot on wooden skewers as street food or appetizers, served alongside spicy achard or tomato relish.

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Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef flank or sirloin, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• Bamboo skewers, soaked in water

Ingredients

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Step-by-Step Directions

1. Prepare Marinade: Whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, oil, garlic, ginger, and cumin in a bowl.

   
   

2. Marinate Meat: Toss beef cubes in marinade until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

   
   

3. Skewer: Thread marinated beef pieces tightly onto soaked bamboo skewers.

   
   

4. Grill: Preheat grill or broiler to high. Grill skewers for 2–3 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.

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Optional

• Green Papaya Side: Pair with Achard de Papaye (pickled green papaya salad) for tart contrast.

Cooking Tips

• Keep heat high and grill quickly to maintain juicy, tender beef on skewers.

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Nutrition Facts (Estimated per serving, based on 4 servings)

• Calories: ~260 kcal

• Total Fat: 12g

• Saturated Fat: 4g

• Cholesterol: 80mg

• Sodium: 710mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 3g

• Dietary Fiber: 0.5g

• Sugars: 1g

• Protein: 34g