Tuesday, 12 July 2022

Baked Chicken Mshikaki: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish

nairobi kitchen, nairobi kitchen recipes, Mshikaki. The name of this popular Tanzanian and Kenyan street food dish, mshikaki, refers to skewered pieces of marinated meat such as beef, goat, or mutton that is slowly cooked over hot coals. The meat is marinated in a combination of various herbs and spices that are popular along Africa's eastern coast.


I LOVE, love chicken, and I can have it any type of way, whether stewed, grilled, baked, stuffed, or fried. Chicken is just the easiest and most delicious meal you can whip up with very minimal effort. Today, I offer you baked MSHIKAKI, a twist on the traditional East African street food favorite. Mshikaki are marinated meat skewers, and you can use any meat you prefer: beef, chicken, pork, lamb, or even goat. They are usually spiced with a mix of chili, ginger, masala, or other local East African spices, and marinated with oil, salt, pepper and lemon. Whether using a dry rub or a liquid marinade, mshikaki is all about deep, bold flavor.

Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Homemade Peri Peri Spice Seasoning


Peri peri seasoning is a blend of spices used to flavor chicken or other meats and may be used in any other dish. nairobi kitchen, nairobi kitchen recipes, nairobi kitchen spice blend

Are you tired of bland and uninspiring meals? Do you long for an easy way to add a burst of flavor to your dishes? Look no further! In this blog post, we're diving into the world of homemade peri-peri seasoning, a versatile spice blend that will elevate your culinary creations to a whole new level. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this recipe is for everyone who appreciates the magic of spices in the kitchen. This peri-peri spice mix is perfect for a wide range of food lovers: Spice Enthusiasts. If you're someone who enjoys a bit of heat and a medley of aromatic spices, you're in for a treat.

Monday, 18 April 2022

How to Cook Soft Layered Butternut Chapati

Chapatis are made of whole-wheat flour known as atta, mixed into dough with water, oil (optional), salt (optional) in a mixing utensil called a parat, and are cooked on a tava (flat skillet). Chapati (alternatively spelled chapatti, chappati, chapathi, or chappathi, also known as roti, rotli, safati, shabaati, phulka, (in East Africa) chapo, and (in the Maldives) roshi,

Discover how to make soft and layered butternut chapati, a healthy twist on the classic flatbread. Perfect for nutritious meals and packed with the benefits of butternut squash. Chapati is a beloved flatbread in many households across the world, especially in East African and South Asian cuisines. It's a staple that pairs beautifully with both savory and sweet dishes. But if you're looking for a healthy chapati recipe that adds a flavorful twist to the classic, then soft and layered butternut chapati is your next must-try. This easy chapati recipe not only offers a rich, buttery texture but also comes with the added nutritional value of butternut squash.

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Celebrate 2/22/22 with an Easy, Moist Banana Bread Recipe Using Ripe Bananas

Banana bread is a type of bread made from mashed bananas. It is often a moist, sweet; however there are some banana bread recipes that are yeast raised breads.

Make this special date memorable with a quick and moist banana bread recipe. Turn ripe bananas into a delicious treat with easy baking tips perfect for beginners. Certain dates stick in your mind, dates that feel like they mean something, even if you can’t explain exactly why. February 22nd, 2022, 2/22/22, was one of those days. It felt like the universe was trying to get our attention, aligning in a way that was numerically satisfying and spiritually significant. Maybe it’s just the symmetry, or the sense of a fresh beginning. But on that date, I had this inner nudge to do something. Not just scroll through social media or check off my to-do list, but to create something small and beautiful to mark the moment.
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Maira Gall