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Fakoye

Name: Fakoye
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: malian
Ingredients: 600 g lamb shoulder, cut into 3 cm cubes; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Malian spiced lamb skewers grilled over charcoal.

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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About This Recipe

Fakoye are succulent Malian lamb skewers seasoned with a bold spice paste of ginger, garlic, and spices, then grilled over wood or charcoal. A favourite at Mali's vibrant street markets, they are served with sliced onion, tomato, and hot sauce.

Ingredients

Serves 4

600 glamb shoulder, cut into 3 cm cubes
3 clovesgarlic, minced
1 tspground ginger
1 tspground cumin
1 tspsalt
2 tbspvegetable oil

Instructions

1
Marinate
Combine garlic, ginger, cumin, salt, and oil. Toss with lamb cubes and marinate at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
2
Skewer
Thread marinated lamb onto metal or soaked wooden skewers.
3
Grill
Grill over high heat 4–5 minutes per side until charred at edges and cooked through.
4
Serve
Serve with sliced fresh tomato, raw onion rings, and chilli sauce.

Pro Tips

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Let the grill get very hot before placing skewers.
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Don't move skewers too early — they need to caramelise.

Variations

•
Use beef or goat instead of lamb.
•
Add a squeeze of lime before serving.

Storage

Cooked skewers keep refrigerated for 3 days; reheat on a hot pan.

History & Origin

Grilled meat skewers are a beloved street food tradition throughout the Sahel, sold at market stalls called 'grillades' across Mali.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a grill pan?

Yes — a cast-iron grill pan on high heat gives good results.

Is lamb the only option?

No, chicken or beef are popular alternatives.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (180g / 6.3 oz) · 4 servings total

Calories310kcal

Protein30g

Carbohydrates2g

Fat20g

Fiber0g

Protein30g

Carbs2g

Fat20g

Time Summary

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

Total time35 min

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Instructions

Marinate

Combine garlic, ginger, cumin, salt, and oil. Toss with lamb cubes and marinate at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).

Skewer

Thread marinated lamb onto metal or soaked wooden skewers.

Grill

Grill over high heat 4–5 minutes per side until charred at edges and cooked through.

Serve

Serve with sliced fresh tomato, raw onion rings, and chilli sauce.