Moukalkal Djiboutien (Sizzling Red Sea Spiced Beef, Green Pepper & Lime Skillet) – Authentic Djibouti Recipe
Quick-seared over high heat with cumin, garlic, and squeezed lime juice.
- Country of Origin
- 🇩🇯 Djibouti (East Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Thinly sliced beef sirloin strips, Sweet bell peppers and ripe tomatoes, Warm lahoh/flatbread, Cumin, Coriander
Ingredients for Moukalkal Djiboutien (Sizzling Red Sea Spiced Beef, Green Pepper & Lime Skillet) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) thinly sliced beef sirloin strips, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups sweet bell peppers and ripe tomatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup warm lahoh/flatbread
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with cumin
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Djibouti seasoning (coriander, garlic, ginger, fresh lime juice, cilantro)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and cumin for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add thinly sliced beef sirloin strips and sweet bell peppers and ripe tomatoes along with coriander, garlic, ginger, fresh lime juice, cilantro, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with warm lahoh/flatbread and serve straight from the skillet.