Papaya-Marinated Beef Skewers

Name: Papaya-Marinated Beef Skewers (Masikita)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 5 h
Yield: Yield: 12 to 15 skewers
Cuisine: Malagasy
Ingredients: 2 lb [910 g] beef, such as flank steak or chuck roast, cut into 4 to 5 in [10 to 12.5 cm] strips; 2 lb [910 g] beef, such as flank steak or chuck roast, cut into 4 to 5 in [10 to 12.5 cm] strips; Twelve to fifteen 10 to 12 in [25 to 30.5 cm] bamboo skewers; 1 Tbsp kosher salt; 3 Tbsp vegetable oil; 2 lb [910 g] beef, such as flank steak or chuck roast, cut into 4 to 5 in [10 to 12.5 cm] strips; ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper; ⅓ cup [80 ml] cola; 2 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest; 2 Tbsp tomato paste; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; One 5 in [13 cm] piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 2 Tbsp soy sauce; ½ cup [120 ml] papaya juice

Masikita

Preparation info

Yield:
12 to 15
skewers

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
5 hr

Appears in

Islas

By Von Diaz

Published 2024

About

A popular street food in Antananarivo, Madagascar’s capital, these flavorful skewers come together quickly. Papaya juice, a natural tenderizer, is blended with aromatic herbs and effervescent cola, rendering otherwise tough meat tender and caramelizing on the grill.

Ingredients

Marinade

2 large garlic cloves, minced
One 5 in [13 cm]

Africa
Madagascar
Antananarivo
Street Food

Method

To make the marinade: In a medium nonreactive mixing bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, papaya juice, cola, lemon juice, lemon zest, tomato paste, oil, salt, and pepper and stir well to incorporate, using a fork as needed to break up the tomato paste.

To make the beef: Place the beef in a large resealable bag or airtight container, then pour over the marinade. Ma