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🔥 Nyama Choma Recipe

Authentic East African Grilled Meat

Make authentic Kenyan Nyama Choma at home! Tender grilled meat with smoky African spices. Easy marinade, simple ingredients, and perfect for BBQ lovers.

⭐ What is Nyama Choma?

Nyama Choma is Kenya’s iconic grilled meat dish—usually goat, beef, or lamb—marinated with simple spices and slow-grilled for deep smoky flavor. It’s a popular East African street food and party dish enjoyed with kachumbari and ugali.

🥩 Nyama Choma Ingredients

  • 1 kg goat meat (or beef/lamb)
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp paprika (optional)
  • 1–2 green chilies (optional)

For serving:

  • Kachumbari (tomato–onion salad)
  • Ugali or rice

🔥 How to Make Nyama Choma (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Prepare the Meat

Wash and pat dry the goat or beef. Cut into medium chunks for even grilling.

Step 2: Make the Marinade

Combine salt, pepper, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, oil, and paprika in a bowl.

Step 3: Marinate

Rub the marinade all over the meat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours (overnight gives best flavor).

Step 4: Grill the Meat

Preheat your grill or charcoal barbecue.
Cook the meat slowly over medium heat, turning often so it becomes tender and smoky.

Step 5: Serve Hot

Enjoy Nyama Choma hot with kachumbari and ugali for a traditional East African experience.

⭐ Tips for Perfect Nyama Choma

  • Slow grilling makes the meat soft and flavorful.
  • Goat meat gives the most authentic taste.
  • Brush with oil during grilling to keep it juicy.
  • Add chili for a spicy Kenyan-style flavor.

❓ FAQs

1. Can I make Nyama Choma in the oven?

Yes! Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 45–50 minutes, then broil to char.

2. What meat is best for Nyama Choma?

Goat is traditional, but beef ribs, lamb, or chicken also work.

3. What do you eat with Nyama Choma?

Kachumbari, ugali, grilled veggies, or plantains.

4. Can I marinate overnight?

Absolutely — it improves tenderness and depth of flavor.

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  • Injera recipe
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  • Jollof Rice recipe
  • Grilled Steak Skewers recipe
  • Kenyan Kachumbari Salad recipe

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