Good food reminds us of the comfort of home, whether it’s the spices or the cooking technique, tradition is always at the heart of a good dish. One such mouth-watering delicacy from Nepal is the Sekuwa, which comes from the Nepali word “sekne” and means to cook over direct heat. Popular in Nepal, it is a grilled meat dish often referred to as Nepali-style barbecue, offering smoky richness in luscious chunks of meat. Chef Ram Bahadur Budhathoki, head chef of the Chowman chain of restaurants, specialises in Nepali cuisine and shares his thoughts on it. In an interesting conversation with Outlook Traveller Eats, he talks about this Nepali grilled meat, Sekuwa, a star of the Nepali cuisine. “In Sekuwa, the meat is mixed with hard-sought herbs and is roasted in a wood fire, giving it the bold, classic taste,” added Chef Budhathoki.
A mouth-watering street food from Nepal, Sekuwa is made by marinating succulent pieces of the meat with aromatic spices and later grilling them to perfection over charcoal or wood fire. This form of cooking creates a juicy texture, infusing flavourful and smoky flavours into the meat. “It’s those herbs that infuse the real flavour to the meat, making it irresistibly delicious, and because they are native to Kolkata, I miss having the real taste of Sekuwa back home,” said Chef Budhathoki. You can relish the authentic flavours of Sekuwa, which is best enjoyed with puffed or beaten rice, making it the perfect traditional appetiser.
