HOW TO MAKE BEEF JERKY - KILISHI

What is beef jerky?

Beef jerky is a type of peppered, dried, salted, and sometimes smoked meat that is usually made from lean cuts of beef. 

Kilishi is a popular snack in West Africa, especially in Nigeria. Beef jerky is often enjoyed as a high-protein energy source during and after mealtime.

Beef jerky (Kilishi) is traditionally made by first slicing the beef into thin strips. 

Then, the strips are marinated in a mixture of ingredients like soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, spices, garlic, and sugar (optional). 

The jerky strips are then either dried in the sun or in an oven, or smoked over wood chips. Once the strips are completely dried out, they can be stored for long periods of time without refrigeration.

Beef jerky is known for its long shelf life and concentrated flavor. It is usually chewy and slightly tough to bite into, but its texture varies depending on the level of doneness. Beef jerky is also very nutritious, mainly because it's a source of lean protein. It is low in fat and sugar while being high in B vitamins. Additionally, beef jerky is a great source of minerals such as iron and zinc.

Beef jerky is popular in Nigeria, west Africa and all over the world, with different varieties made in many countries. It can be found in supermarkets, stores, online and homemade. Beef jerky is also a great way to add flavor and nutrition to meals and snacks.

2 kg Beef (or less depending on desired quantity)
1 tspn garlic powder
1 tspn cloves powder
1tsp ginger powder

1/2 bulb Onions (diced)
Bouillon cubes 2
2 Pinch salt
Spices
1/2 paprika
2 Tbspn Suya spice
1/3 cup vegetable oil

To make beef jerky, you'll need to start by selecting your beef. Use lean cuts such as flank steak, sirloin tip, London broil, or eye of round. Trim off any visible fat and cut the meat against the grain into strips that are 1/4 inch thick. Place the strips in a shallow marinate.

In a bowl, 

Add:

Beef

Oil

Ginger

Diced onions

Pinch of salt

Garlic powder

1 bourlion cube and mix.

Keep mixing until all Ingredients are combined.

Refrigerate for 8hours.

Once the marinade has had time to work, dry the beef strips under the sun for at least 6 hours then soak it in the kilishi spice solution, line your oven tray with a baking sheet and lay the pieces of beef flat on it, set your oven at 180°, and bake for 20 minutes.
● In a bowl add your suya spice, pepper, oil, and mix.
● After 20 minutes remove it from the oven and brush it with the suya spice mixture, put it back in the oven, and bake for additional 10 minutes.