Kariokor Nyama Ya Kuchoma (Barbecued Meat Rub, Kenya)

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 0

Kariokor Nyama Ya Kuchoma recipe - A Kenyan barbecue meat rub

Kariokor Nyama Ya Kuchoma (Barbecued Meat Rub, Kenya)

by The Chefin Meat

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Depends on amount of meat being BBQ'ed

Calories

Sugar

Under 1 gram

Fat

Kariokor Nyama Ya Kuchoma is a popular Kenyan barbecue rub used to season various types of meat, like beef and chicken. The rub consists of a mix of spices, salt, and sugar which helps to add flavor and depth to the meat. Kariokor is the name of a market in Nairobi, where this rub is famous for being a favorite rub among the butchers at the market. This rub has a perfectly balanced mix of heat and flavor into which deeply infuses into the meat when slow-cooked over a hardwood campfire. Kariokor Nyama Ya Kuchoma makes an excellent addition to your barbecue recipe collection, which you can easily customize to suit your taste buds.

Instructions

1.	Add the salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, sugar, ginger, garlic powder, and onion salt to a bowl.
2.	Mix until everything is combined.
3.	Rub the mixture generously onto your choice of meat.
4.	Grill the meat until it reaches your desired level of doneness.

PROS

Kariokor Nyama Ya Kuchoma is a simple and flavorful way to season meat for a barbecue.

The rub is quick to make and can be stored for future use.

CONS

The high salt content of the rub may not be suitable for those on a low-sodium diet.

It is important not to use too much of the rub or it can overpower the other flavors in the meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Kariokor Nyama Ya Kuchoma rub is not particularly nutritious, incorporating spices like ginger and garlic powder into your diet may have potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.

	1/2 cup coarse salt ( kosher type )
	2 tablespoons coarse black pepper
	1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
	2 tablespoons sugar
	1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
	1 teaspoon garlic powder
	1 teaspoon onion salt