🇳🇵 Nepal recipe
Sekuwa
Sekuwa is Nepal's beloved barbecue tradition, featuring chunks of marinated meat threaded onto skewers and grilled over blazing charcoal. The marinade is a fiery blend of Nepali spices including cumin, coriander, Sichuan pepper, turmeric, and plenty of ginger and garlic, all bound with mustard oil and yogurt. Originating from the eastern Limbu community, sekuwa has become a universal Nepali street food found at every roadside stall, festival, and family gathering. The scent of sekuwa grilling over charcoal is one of Nepal's most evocative aromas.
Prep30 mins + 2 hrs marination
Cook20 mins
Serves4
Difficultymedium
Ingredients
- 750g boneless lamb leg or chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons mustard oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 6 cloves garlic, minced to a paste
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan pepper (timur), ground
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- Bamboo or metal skewers
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 330
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbs
- 4 g
- Fat
- 20 g
