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Soya — traditional dish from Douala, Cameroon
Street food Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥300kcal
💪40gProtein
🌾3gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Soya

How to order / say it
Say it Soya — [Soi-yah]
Order I’d like some soya, please.
Locally Je voudrais du soya, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally

Spicy beef or chicken skewers usually grilled over an open flame.

Why try it?

Soya is an essential street food in Douala, bringing people together over its spicy, smoky flavor that's perfect for communal eating.

How it tastes

Marinated with a rich mix of spices and roasted over charcoal, soya offers a spicy, flavorful bite with a satisfying chew.

Origin & History — first documented: 1960

Originating around the 1960s in Douala, it reflects the fusion of traditional and contemporary grilling methods, with African spices lending it an unforgettable characteristic taste.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g beef or chicken
  • 🫒 30 ml peanut oil
  • 🧂 10 g onion powder
  • 🧂 10 g garlic powder
  • 🧂 5 g ginger
  • 🧂 5 g paprika
  • 🧂 5 g chili powder

Method

  1. 1 Cut meat into small cubes.
  2. 2 Prepare marinade with oil and spices.
  3. 3 Soak meat in marinade for an hour.
  4. 4 Skewer meat pieces on sticks.
  5. 5 Grill over charcoal until cooked through.

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