Tsire Powder: Recipe for Kebabs

Tsire powder is traditional in West African cuisine. It blends peanuts with aromatic spices and a touch of spicy, peppery heat.  Use it generously as a rub to coat grilled meats and poultry for satays or main dishes, add it to a quick stir-fry of chicken with sliced onions & sweet peppers, or use it in a kebab marinade like the following recipe. 

Tsire Kebabs (4 servings)

2 cloves pressed garlic

1 tsp fresh ginger, minced or mashed

1 tsp kosher or sea salt

Juice of 1 lemon

2 Tbsp. Tsire Powder

1-lb lean beef or lamb, cut into 1” cubes

2 sweet red peppers, cut into 1” chunks

1 large onion, cut into 1" squares

Make a marinade of the first 5 ingredients, and marinate the meat for 2 hours or overnight. Soak wooden skewers in water for 2 hours before cooking.  Skewer the meat cubes alternating with the red pepper & onion.  Grill over medium coals.   Serve with greens and tomatoes, or over couscous or wild rice.