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Sekuwa

Name: Sekuwa
Cuisine: Nepali
Ingredients: 500 grams chicken or mutton; 1 tablespoon garlic; 1 tablespoon ginger; 1 teaspoon timur (Sichuan pepper); 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; to taste salt; 2 tablespoons mustard oil; 1 teaspoon chili powder

Sekuwa is a traditional Nepali dish consisting of grilled meat, typically marinated with a blend of spices and herbs. It is known for its smoky flavor and tender texture, often enjoyed during festivals and social gatherings, representing the rich culinary heritage of Nepal.

9 ingredients

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Culinary DNA Preview

Nepali70%

Indian30%

Ingredients

chicken or mutton
500 grams
garlic
1 tablespoon
ginger
1 tablespoon
timur (Sichuan pepper)
1 teaspoon
cumin powder
1 teaspoon
coriander powder
1 teaspoon
salt
to taste
mustard oil
2 tablespoons
chili powder
1 teaspoon

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Sekuwa originated from the Terai and hilly regions of Nepal as a method to preserve and flavor meat using local spices and open-fire grilling, reflecting the resourcefulness and communal dining culture of Nepali people.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Nepali70%

ingredients+techniques

Indian30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

marinating grilling skewering open flame cooking

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