Canjero iyo Suqaar

Name: Canjero iyo Suqaar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Djiboutian
Ingredients: 4 prepared laxoox pancakes; 500g beef, diced small; 1 onion, diced; 1 green pepper, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 green chili, sliced; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh cilantro; Lime wedges

Canjero iyo Suqaar (can-JE-ro ee-yo su-KAAR)

Flatbread with Diced Meat

⏱ Prep Time 45 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 426 kcal

A platter of spongy canjero flatbread topped with sauteed spiced meat cubes, creating the perfect marriage of tangy bread and savory, aromatic beef. This is Djibouti's ultimate combination plate.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 28.0g

Carbs 38.0g

Fat 18.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

frying pan non-stick pan ladle sharp knife cutting board

Presentation Guide

Vessel: large flat plate

Garnishes: fresh cilantro, lime wedges

Accompaniments: hot sauce, banana

Ingredients

4 prepared laxoox pancakes
500g beef, diced small
1 onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 green chili, sliced
3 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro
Lime wedges

Instructions

1
Prepare the suqaar: heat oil in a frying pan over high heat. Sear diced beef for four minutes until browned on all sides.
2
Add onion, garlic, green pepper, and green chili. Reduce heat to medium and cook for five minutes until vegetables soften.
3
Season with cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Stir-fry for three more minutes until everything is well combined and fragrant.
4
Lay the laxoox flat on serving plates. Spoon the hot suqaar onto the center of each flatbread.
5
Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Eat by tearing pieces of laxoox and wrapping them around the meat.

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Did You Know?

The combination of canjero and suqaar is so fundamental to Djiboutian cuisine that it appears on the menus of virtually every restaurant in Djibouti City.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

frying pan
non-stick pan
ladle
sharp knife
cutting board

Garnishing

fresh cilantro, lime wedges

Accompaniments

hot sauce, banana

The Story Behind Canjero iyo Suqaar

Canjero iyo suqaar represents the most iconic pairing in Djiboutian cuisine, combining two fundamental elements into a complete meal. This combination plate emerged as Djiboutian food culture solidified in the urban setting of Djibouti City, where restaurants needed to offer satisfying, quick meals to a growing workforce. The dish demonstrates how Djiboutian cuisine elevates simple ingredients through bold spicing and the textural interplay between spongy bread and savory meat.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or dinner 📜 Origins: Modern Djiboutian combination dish

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