Description
A flavorful Somali dish made in an air fryer, combining spices and tender meat for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g beef or lamb, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Somali spice mix (xawaash)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the meat with olive oil, garlic, Somali spice mix, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes.
- Place the marinated meat in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Check for doneness and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes if needed.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra tenderness, marinate the meat overnight.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the meat cubes.
- Serve with flatbread or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Somali
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Somali, Somali meat, quick Somali recipe