Nyama choma

Smoked Brisket

American smoked brisket, slow-cooked for many hours over wood smoke until incredibly tender.

Asado

Beef cooked slowly over wood embers on a grill, requiring patience for tender results.

Churrasco

Brazilian grilled meat, often large cuts seasoned simply and roasted over open flame.

Suya

West African thin-sliced beef dusted in yaji (peanut, ginger, pepper blend) and grilled over open flame.

Galbi

A Korean dish of short ribs marinated and grilled over charcoal.

Char Siu

Chinese roasted pork, marinated and caramelized on hooks in an oven.

Anticuchos

A Peruvian dish of marinated beef heart grilled on skewers over an open flame.

Souvlaki

A Greek dish of marinated pork cubes grilled on skewers.

Nem nướng

A Vietnamese dish of grilled pork sausage or meatballs.

Sekuwa

A Nepali dish of marinated meat, typically goat or chicken, grilled over an open flame.

Montreal Smoked Meat

Beef brisket cured and smoked, a process requiring significant 'patience'.

Jerk Chicken

Chicken deeply marinated in fiery spices and slow-smoked over pimento wood, showcasing a patient cooking method for intense flavor.

Chicken Shawarma with homemade garlic herb yoghurt sauce

Chicken marinated and slow-cooked on a vertical spit, then shaved and served.

Shawarma

This Egyptian dish features meat cooked slowly on a vertical spit, then shaved off.

Pulled Pork

American slow-cooked pork, typically from the shoulder, shredded and served with a vinegar or tomato-based sauce.

Jerk chicken with rice & peas

Chicken marinated in spicy, aromatic, and sweet jerk seasoning, then grilled or roasted.

Dibi (food)

A Senegalese dish of fire-grilled lamb, seasoned and served with onions and mustard.

Piri-piri chicken and slaw

chicken marinated and grilled with a spicy piri-piri sauce.

Portuguese barbecued pork (Febras assadas)

Grilled pork marinated with wine and paprika.

Peking Duck

Whole duck roasted for hours until skin is crisp, embodying 'fire and patience'.

Crying Tiger

Thai grilled beef, often fatty cuts, served with a tamarind and roasted rice powder dipping sauce.

Spiced smoky barbecued chicken

Chicken thighs marinated in garlic, lemon, curry powder, and other spices, then barbecued.

Yakiniku

Japanese grilled meat, typically bite-sized pieces cooked over a flame.

Tire meatballs

Minced meat meatballs grilled on thin skewers, served with a buttery tomato sauce.

Smoky chicken skewers

A Turkish dish of chicken thighs seasoned with spices like cumin and paprika, grilled on skewers.

Mbuzi Choma (Roasted Goat)

Goat meat is roasted over an open fire, seasoned simply with salt and spices.

Grilled Portuguese sardines

Portuguese sardines grilled with olive oil, garlic, paprika, and herbs.

Yakitori

Japanese skewered chicken pieces grilled over charcoal.

Pinchitos

Skewered meat cooked over charcoal, involving 'fire' and careful 'patience' for even cooking.

Samgyeopsal

A Korean dish of unmarinated pork belly grilled plain at the table.

Lamb and Lemon Souvlaki

Grilled lamb skewers marinated with garlic, lemon, and dill.

Red curry chicken kebabs

Chicken pieces marinated in red curry paste and grilled on skewers.

Shawarma chuck roast wrap

Chuck roast marinated in Middle Eastern spices and slow-cooked or roasted.

Kleftiko

Lamb shoulder slow-baked with garlic, lemon, and cheese in a sealed parcel.

Chilli ginger lamb chops

Turkish lamb loin chops marinated with garlic, ginger, lemon, chili, and cumin, then grilled or roasted.

Vietnamese Grilled Pork (bun-thit-nuong)

Vietnamese grilled pork, often served with vermicelli noodles and fresh herbs.

Chicken wings with cumin, lemon & garlic

Turkish chicken wings marinated with garlic, lemon, cumin, and honey, then grilled or roasted.

Bakakak hayam

Sundanese chicken roasted over fire with special seasonings.

Lou mei

Various meats and offal slowly braised in an aromatic master stock.

Bún thịt nướng

Vietnamese cold rice noodles topped with grilled pork, fresh herbs, and a fish sauce dressing.

Adana kebab

A Turkish kebab made from minced lamb, seasoned with red pepper paste and spices, grilled on a skewer.

Gopchang

A Korean grilled dish made from the small intestines of cattle or pigs.

Turkish-style lamb

Lamb leg seasoned and possibly grilled or roasted, often served with yogurt.

Slow-roast lamb with cinnamon, fennel & citrus

Lamb leg slow-roasted with aromatic spices and citrus.

Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki

A Turkish dish combining BBQ lamb with a vegetable stew (Imam Bayildi) and a yogurt-cucumber sauce.