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Congolese Beef Skewers
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DR Congo
Kamundele
Beef skewers, the most popular street food of the DRC; small kebab sticks of beef seasoned with local spices and grilled over open charcoal flames; found on almost every busy corner in Kinshasa and Goma; the Congolese name for brochettes; served with fried plantains (makemba) and pili-pili sauce; a quick, affordable, and beloved street food.
Magallanes, Chile
Patagonian Chilean lamb slowly roasted on a tall spit over an open fire, prized for smoky edges, tender meat, and a crisp browned crust.
Xinjiang, China
羊肉串
Cubes of lamb alternated with fat, grilled over charcoal in a long narrow brazier and dusted with cumin and chilli powder.
Mali
Lamb cut on the bone and grilled over wood in a dedicated dibiterie, then served on paper with raw onion, mustard and chilli.
Philippines
Tortang Talong
A whole grilled eggplant peeled and dipped in beaten egg, then pan-fried into a flat omelet.
Argentina
A thin skirt steak grilled quickly over high heat until charred outside and medium-rare inside. It is a favorite asado starter, prized for its intense flavor and quick cooking time.
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
Pinchos
Grilled skewers of chicken, beef, or fish on sticks over open flames, served with a spicy dipping sauce; the Spanish-African street grill of Equatorial Guinea.
Madeira, Portugal
Madeira beef skewers grilled over bay leaf branches, rubbed with garlic and salt.
Maldives
ފިހުނު މަސް
Whole tuna or reef fish gutted and stuffed with chili paste, grilled over charcoal until charred — the ultimate Maldivian lunch by the water.
Nuremberg, Germany
Fränkische Bratwurst
Coarse bratwurst from Franconia, longer and thicker than the Nuremberg version, with a robust texture.
Portugal
Spit-roasted chicken basted with chili-garlic piri-piri oil.
Nicaragua
A Nicaraguan street food platter of grilled meats, gallo pinto, fried plantains, and cheese, a daily and street classic
Libreville, Gabon
Brochettes
Meat skewers (chicken, beef, fish) grilled over charcoal; chicken feet and wings are particularly popular in Libreville; served with bread, chikwangue, or spaghetti with mayonnaise.
Isan (Northeastern Thailand), Thailand
ไก่ย่าง
Grilled marinated chicken skewers from northeastern Thailand, served with sweet chili dipping sauce.
Mozambique
Chicken rubbed with a green paste of coriander, garlic, chilli and lime and grilled or fried dry.
Mozambique
Frango à Zambeziana
Chicken split and grilled over coals while being basted with coconut milk, lime, garlic and piri-piri until the skin blackens in patches.
Lucknow, India
गलौटी कबाब
A Lucknowi minced meat kebab so tender it needs no chewing. It was created for a toothless Nawab.
Georgia
Ქაბაბი
Spiced minced lamb and beef moulded onto a flat skewer, grilled over coals and wrapped in thin bread with onion and sumac.
Georgia
Მწვადი
Chunks of pork neck grilled over grapevine cuttings without marinade, then thrown into a bowl with raw onion and pomegranate. Kakhetian versions are associated with grilling over grapevine wood, a preparation style rather than a separate canonical.
Brunei
Pais Daging
Beef marinated with spices, wrapped in banana leaves, and grilled; a Bruneian dish that showcases the technique of cooking in banana leaves; the leaves keep the meat tender and infuse it with a subtle smoky flavour; the marinade typically includes turmeric, garlic, ginger, and chilli.
South Korea
곱창구이
Beef small intestines grilled at the table, either plain with salt or marinated in a spicy sauce, a popular drinking food (anju).
Philippines
Betamax
Coagulated chicken or pork blood cut into rectangles and grilled on skewers, named after Betamax tapes.
Philippines
Helmet
Chicken heads marinated and grilled on skewers, including the comb and wattle, a daring street food.
Lebanon
فروج مشوي
A whole chicken split flat, marinated and grilled over charcoal, served with a bowl of garlic paste, chips and pickles.
Indonesia
Ikan Bakar
Grilled fish marinated in spices and sweet soy sauce, served with sambal and lalapan
Laos
ປີ້ງປາ
Whole river fish stuffed with lemongrass and herbs, coated in salt and grilled upright over charcoal until the skin blackens.
DR Congo
Ntaba
Grilled goat or pork, a traditional Congolese dish; listed in Wikipedia's Congolese cuisine as 'ntaba or ngulu yako tumba'; goat is the most widely consumed meat in the DRC; grilled over charcoal with spices and pili-pili; a popular dish at celebrations and street stalls; the grilled meat of the Congo; found at every brochette stall and restaurant.
Chad
Dellé
Chadian grilled goat meat strips; goat is the most common livestock in Chad; meat cut into thin strips, marinated, and grilled over charcoal; smoky and tender; sold at roadside stalls and markets; a popular street food; the Chadian equivalent of jerky or kebabs.
South Korea
떡갈비
Ground beef short ribs marinated and formed into patties, grilled until juicy and caramelized, a dish with royal court origins.
Philippines
Isaw
Chicken or pork intestines cleaned, marinated, and grilled on skewers, a popular street and drinking food.
Cape Verde
Cabrito
Young goat grilled or roasted until the exterior is crisp and the meat is tender, seasoned with garlic, vinegar, and local herbs.
Makassar, Indonesia
Konro Bakar
Grilled Makassar beef ribs with sweet soy glaze and spices, tender and aromatic.
Namibia
Kudu
Kudu antelope grilled over open fire — one of Namibia's most popular game meats, lean and flavourful, served at braais and restaurants across the country.
Costa Rica
Carne Asada
Charcoal-grilled beef marinated with salt, garlic and lime — the celebratory asado plate of Central America, sliced thin and served with rice, beans, fried plantain, chimol and tortillas.
Lebanon
كفتة
Minced lamb and beef worked with parsley, onion and spices, moulded onto flat skewers and grilled over charcoal.
Romania
Mititei
Skinless rolls of minced beef and lamb with garlic, bicarbonate of soda and stock, grilled over charcoal and eaten with mustard and bread.