Brochettes with Grilled Plantain | Kigali’s Classic Skewers
ChefJacqueline
“A popular Kigali street‑food classic made with tender, perfectly grilled meat skewers served with fresh vegetables. Flavorful, smoky and loved across Rwanda.”
Ingredients
From your own kitchen cupboard
- salt, black pepper
- oil for grilling
Preparation time: 10′
Cooking Time: 15′
Level: Intermediate
Cooking Steps
1. Build the base
Sauté onions, garlic, and optionally ginger in a little oil until soft and fragrant. This creates the foundation of your flavor.
2. Add your spices
Stir in spices like paprika, cumin, curry, masala, or local African blends. Let them toast briefly to release their aromas.
3. Add the vegetables and the meat (or leave the meat out for a vegetarian version)
Start with frying the meat. Add the carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, beans, lentils, chicken, or beef. Mix well so everything is coated in the spices.
4. Add liquid and let it simmer
Pour in broth, coconut milk, or water. Let the stew simmer slowly until everything is tender and the flavors come together.
5. Finish and serve
Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, lemon, or fresh herbs. Serve warm — a bowl full of comfort, culture, and connection.
