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Suqaar

Somali sauteed meat with peppers, onions, and aromatic spices — a quick, flavorful everyday dish.

Country
Somalia
Region
East Africa
Time
35 min
Serves
4
Level
easy
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Recipe overview

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Suqaar is the everyday Somali dish that appears at breakfast, lunch, and dinner in different forms. The word means "small cuts" in Somali, referring to the finely diced meat. It showcases the Somali preference for lean, aromatic meat dishes seasoned with cumin and coriander. Quick to prepare, it fuels the nation.

What the dish tastes like

Somali sauteed meat with peppers, onions, and aromatic spices — a quick, flavorful everyday dish.

When to cook it

Best for everyday meals, with a easy cooking level and about 35 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

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Servings: 4

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How to cook it

Step-by-step instructions

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1
Sear Meat
Heat oil in a pan over high heat. Add diced beef and sear until browned, stirring occasionally.
Keep the heat high so the meat sears rather than steams — work in batches if needed.
Sear 08:00
2
Add Aromatics
Add onion, garlic, and jalapeno. Cook until softened.
Saute 05:00
3
Spice
Add cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Stir to coat the meat evenly.
Toast spices 01:00
4
Add Vegetables
Add peppers and tomatoes. Cook until peppers are tender and tomatoes have broken down into a sauce.
The tomatoes should cook down to a thick coating, not a watery sauce.
Cook vegetables 08:00
5
Serve
Season with salt. Serve suqaar with canjeero for breakfast, or with rice or pasta for lunch and dinner.
Somalis love suqaar with spaghetti — a legacy of Italian colonial influence.

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