Mishkak Omani (Tamarind, Ginger & Curry-Spiced Grilled Beef Skewers) – Authentic Oman Recipe

Ingredients for Mishkak Omani (Tamarind, Ginger & Curry-Spiced Grilled Beef Skewers) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) bite-sized beef tenderloin/sirloin cubes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups charred bell peppers and onions, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup warm flatbread and spicy tamarind sauce
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with tangy tamarind pulp
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Oman seasoning (Omani bzar spice, garlic, ginger, coriander, chili)
• 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Whisk together tangy tamarind pulp, Omani bzar spice, garlic, ginger, coriander, chili, cooking oil, and sea salt in a bowl to form a fragrant Oman marinade.
2. Coat bite-sized beef tenderloin/sirloin cubes and charred bell peppers and onions thoroughly in the seasoning and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
3. Heat a cast-iron grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
4. Sear bite-sized beef tenderloin/sirloin cubes and charred bell peppers and onions for 4–5 minutes per side until blistered, charred at the edges, and cooked through.
5. Transfer to a warm platter, scatter with warm flatbread and spicy tamarind sauce, and serve immediately.