Nyama Choma (Roasted Meat)

This recipe for Nyama Choma (roasted meat) features an innovative use of curry powder in a marinade. Roasted meat is popular in Eastern Africa. If you doubt this, check out the menu of Kenya's most famous restaurant, The Carnivore. This recipe works well with any red meat; beef short ribs are the favorite of many Kenyans.

What you need

two to three pounds of beef short ribs -- or any meat suitable for roasting
two cloves garlic, minced
juice of one or two lemons
curry powder (In Kenya, Simba Mbili curry powder, a brand of curry powder, is a favorite)
turmeric
coriander
paprika
salt & black pepper

What you do

Combine the lemon juice, garlic, and spices (to taste) in a large glass dish, mix well. Add meat. Stir to coat meat with marinade. Allow to marinate at least one hour.
Grill meat over charcoal, or broil it in a hot oven. It should set off your smoke detector. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
Serve with Irio, or Ugali.
Leftovers can be used in Sukuma Wiki.

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