suya
🇳🇬 A dish from Nigeria
Suya, also known as Tsire, is a traditional Hausa (Nigerian) smoke-grilled spiced meat on skewer. Suya is generally made with thin-sliced spiced beef, lamb, goat, ram, or chicken arranged on wooden skewers.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | thin-sliced beef, peanut spice mix, chili, ginger, garlic |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | spiced and smoke-grilled on skewers |
| 👅Flavour & style | spicy, nutty, smoky and peppery |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | a popular street-food snack eaten in the evening |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does suya come from?
suya is a dish that originated in Nigeria.
What is suya?
Suya, also known as Tsire, is a traditional Hausa (Nigerian) smoke-grilled spiced meat on skewer. Suya is generally made with thin-sliced spiced beef, lamb, goat, ram, or chicken arranged on wooden skewers.