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Brochettes Mossi: Origins, Food Culture & Recipe
Meat skewers grilled over intense heat with onion, chilli and spices represent Burkina Faso’s lively street and grill culture.
RegionBurkina Faso
DishMeat skewers grilled over intense heat with onion, chilli and spices represent Burkina Faso’s lively street and grill culture.
Flavour profile
Culinary portrait
Meat skewers grilled over intense heat with onion, chilli and spices represent Burkina Faso’s lively street and grill culture.
Origins and cultural meaning
Burkina Faso’s cuisine is closely tied to the grains of the Sahel and savanna. Mossi, Fulani, Bobo, Lobi and other traditions shape regional cooking.
Flavour and texture
Millet, sorghum, maize, rice, black-eyed peas, groundnuts, okra, leafy greens and soumbala meet tomato, onion, chilli and grilled meat.
Kitchen knowledge
Cook grains and pulses completely. Cook poultry and meat thoroughly. Store fermented ingredients hygienically and keep dairy desserts chilled.
Cook it yourself
How to prepare Brochettes Mossi
Ingredients
- 800 g beef or mutton
- 2 onions
- 2 tbsp oil
- chilli
- black pepper
- salt
Preparation
- Cut the meat into even pieces.
- Season with oil, chilli, pepper and salt.
- Thread the meat onto skewers.
- Grill over very strong heat, turning regularly.
- Cook completely and serve hot with onions and chilli.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Brochettes Mossi?
Meat skewers grilled over intense heat with onion, chilli and spices represent Burkina Faso’s lively street and grill culture.
Is Brochettes Mossi typical of Burkina Faso?
Yes. It reflects ingredients and techniques used in Burkinabè food culture.