Goat Skewers (Rwandan Goat Brochettes)

rwandan-goatbrochettes Rwandan goat brochettes are another beloved street food. These are simple to make if you can get your hands on some goat meat otherwise you can substitute beef, chicken or fish. All of which would be authentic. I was able to find goat in my local Asian market and the flavour of these brochettes marinated in a tantalizing spicy tomato sauce were amazing. Brochettes are considered to be the national dish of Rwanda. Rwandan goat brochettes are considered to be the national dish of Rwanda. They are super easy to make and really tasty. Serve with sweet potato fries and fried plantains for an authentic Rwandan meal.

1 lb goat meat or beef, cut into 1" cubes
1 onion, quartered
5 fresh ripe plum tomatoes, crushed
½ small can tomato purée
½ onion, diced
1 bouillon cube Maggi
6 pili-pili chilies, use any hot chili you like
vegetable oil
sea salt

To Serve:
Congolese Fried Plantains
Rwandan Sweet Potato Fries

Soak the wooden skewers in water for about 20 minutes.

Form the brochettes by alternately threading meat and 2-3 pieces of onion onto the skewer.

Mix the crushed tomatoes, the diced onions and the pili-pili chilies (pounded to a paste) along with the tomato purée. This should create a medium thick sauce; add a little oil and water to attain the desired consistency.

Reserve half of the sauce for dipping.

Put half the sauce in a pan with the skewers and turn to coat, let marinade for 30 minutes.

Then lay the skewer on the grill Brush the sauce on all sides of the brochettes, adding more of the sauce as you turn them. Turn them about 3 times. Allow it to cook for about 3 minutes. The brochettes are ready when just cooked through (about 8-10 minutes) and should be a nice reddish colour, due to the sauce.

Serve with sweet potato fries and use the reserved sauce for dipping.

Makes 4 servings.