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Kenyan Grilled Beef Ribs, Pili Pili Marinade

Bone-in beef ribs marinated in pili pili chili sauce and grilled hard over charcoal — a spicier, bone-in counterpart to nyama choma.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: East African
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 lb bone-in beef ribs
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp pili pili sauce or chili paste
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 lime juiced
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Whisk oil, pili pili sauce, garlic, ginger, and lime juice into a marinade.
  • Rub generously over the ribs, cover, and marinate at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
  • Bring ribs to room temperature before grilling.
  • Grill over medium heat, turning occasionally, 20–25 minutes until well charred outside and cooked through, moving to indirect heat if charring too quickly.
  • Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 420kcal | Protein: 35g | Fat: 29g | Fiber: 1g
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