Soya

Name: Soya
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cameroonian
Ingredients: 1kg beef, cut into small cubes; 2 tbsp groundnut oil; 1 tbsp ground suya spice (yaji); 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 bouillon cube, crushed; Salt to taste; Sliced onions and tomatoes for serving

Soya (SOY-yah)

Grilled Beef Skewers

⏱ Prep Time 30 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 262 kcal

Smoky, flame-grilled beef skewers coated in a fiery blend of ground spices, onion powder, and chili, sold by roadside vendors across Cameroon.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 30.0g

Carbs 4.0g

Fat 14.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ peanuts

Equipment Needed

charcoal grill wooden skewers mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: newspaper or foil wrap

Garnishes: sliced onions, tomato slices, extra spice

Accompaniments: cold beer, pepper sauce

Ingredients

1kg beef, cut into small cubes
2 tbsp groundnut oil
1 tbsp ground suya spice (yaji)
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground ginger
1 bouillon cube, crushed
Salt to taste
Sliced onions and tomatoes for serving

Instructions

1
Thread beef cubes onto wooden skewers, about 5-6 pieces per skewer.
2
Mix all spices together with groundnut oil to form a paste.
3
Coat each skewer generously with the spice paste.
4
Grill over hot charcoal, turning frequently, for 10-12 minutes until charred and cooked through.
5
Sprinkle extra suya spice on the finished skewers.
6
Serve hot with sliced onions, tomatoes, and extra chili powder on the side.

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Did You Know?

Soya vendors are a nightly fixture in Cameroonian cities, and many have loyal customers who follow them from corner to corner.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

charcoal grill
wooden skewers
mixing bowl

Garnishing

sliced onions, tomato slices, extra spice

Accompaniments

cold beer, pepper sauce

The Story Behind Soya

Soya arrived in Cameroon through the Hausa-Fulani communities of the north and quickly became one of the country's most popular street foods. The spice blend varies by vendor and is often a closely guarded family secret passed down through generations.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed evening street food, any time snack 📜 Origins: Hausa-Fulani tradition adapted in Cameroon

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