Brochettes (Burundian Grilled Meat Skewers)

Name: Brochettes (Burundian Grilled Meat Skewers)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Burundi
Ingredients: 2 lb goat or beef, cubed; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; Skewers

6 servings20 min prep15 min cookEasy Burundi

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Brochettes (Burundian Grilled Meat Skewers)

Story updated September 17, 2026

Brochettes, skewers of grilled meat—often goat or beef—are a ubiquitous Burundian street food, reflecting a broader East and Central African tradition of grilling meat over charcoal that parallels Kenya's nyama choma and Tanzania's mishkaki. Sold by street vendors and at social gatherings, they're a casual, communal food enjoyed with friends.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

2 lb goat or beef, cubed
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
Skewers

Instructions

1Toss the cubed meat with garlic, oil, salt, and pepper.
2Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3Thread the meat onto skewers.
4Grill over hot charcoal, turning occasionally, for 10-15 minutes until browned and cooked to preference.
5Serve hot as a popular roadside snack, often with grilled plantains.

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