Kyinkyinga (West African Grilled Beef With Peanut Flour)

Submitted by Chocolatl

"Adapted from The Barbecue Bible. The meat is cooked kebab style for the sake of convenience. Seed the peppers if you want a milder flavor. Prep time does not include marinating time."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 - 2 lbs boneless beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes

• Marinade

• 1 large onion, cut into chunks
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
• 6 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 -4 scotch bonnet chile, coarsely chopped (or 4-6 jalapenos)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup peanut oil

• Kebabs

• 2 large green bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1⁄2 cups peanut flour (see note)

directions

1. Place beef in a large baking dish and set aside.
2. Combine pepper, onion, garlic, chilies, ginger, salt and pepper in a food processor.
3. Process until finely chopped.
4. Add oil and process into a smooth paste.
5. Add mixture to beef and toss thoroughly to coat.
6. Cover and refrigerate 2-3 hours.
7. Preheat grill to high.
8. Remove beef and thread it onto skewers, alternating with pieces of pepper and onion.
9. Place peanut flour on a large plate.
10. Roll the kebabs in the peanut flour until generously coated.
11. Oil the grill grate.
12. Grill kebabs, turning with tongs, until beef is cooked to taste, 2-3 minutes per side (8-12 minutes total) for medium-rare.
13. Note: if you can't find peanut flour, combine 1 1/4 cups dry-roasted peanuts and 1/4 cup all purpose flour in a food processor. Pulse until mixture is finely ground. Be careful not to overprocess or you'll have peanut butter.