Brochettes de Kigali & Ibirayi (Grilled Spiced Beef Skewers with Crispy Whole Potatoes) – Authentic Rwanda Recipe

Ingredients for Brochettes de Kigali & Ibirayi (Grilled Spiced Beef Skewers with Crispy Whole Potatoes) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) marinated beef sirloin and onion skewers, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups crispy golden roasted whole potatoes (ibirayi), washed and trimmed
• 1 cup tomato-chili salsa
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Rwanda seasoning (ginger, rosemary, Rwandan akabanga chili oil note, lime)
• 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Whisk together garlic, ginger, rosemary, Rwandan akabanga chili oil note, lime, cooking oil, and sea salt in a bowl to form a fragrant Rwanda marinade.
2. Coat marinated beef sirloin and onion skewers and crispy golden roasted whole potatoes (ibirayi) 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 marinated beef sirloin and onion skewers and crispy golden roasted whole potatoes (ibirayi) for 4–5 minutes per side until blistered, charred at the edges, and cooked through.
5. Transfer to a warm platter, scatter with tomato-chili salsa, and serve immediately.