Meanwhile, in Africa
All African countries have their version of Suya 😋
Suya or tsire is traditional smoked spiced meat skewer which originates from Northern Nigeria, Hausa Land and is a popular food item across West Africa. Suya (also pronounced Soya) is a big part of Hausa culture and food and is historically prepared and made by Hausa men 'Mai nama' (not women). Suya is generally made with skewered beef, ram, or chicken. Innards such as kidney, liver and tripe are also used. The thinly sliced meat is marinated in various spices, which include traditional Hausa dehydrated peanut cookie called 'kwulikwuli', salt, vegetable oil and other spices and flavorings, and then barbecued. There are many variation of Suya in traditional Hausa cooking (such as Balangu, Kilishi etc), but the most popular being suya. Suya is traditionally served with an extra helpings of dried pepper mixed, traditional hausa spices and sliced onions. It is also traditionally served in Hausa culture with a side serving of Hausa Masa (fermented rice/grain/corn cakes). A dried version of Suya is called Kilishi. It can be eaten with Masa, Kosai, Garri or Ogi.
Choukouya in Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮
Balango in Ghana 🇬🇭
Afra in the Gambia 🇬🇲
Suya in Nigeria 🇳🇬
Balangu in Northern Nigeria 🇳🇬
Michopo in Burundi 🇧🇮
Muchomo and Kachumbari in Uganda 🇺🇬
Michopo in Congo 🇨🇩
Kapana in Namibia 🇳🇦
Cabrite in Angola 🇦🇴
Nyama Choma in Kenya 🇰🇪
