Suqaar (Somali Spiced Meat Stir-fry)
Suqaar is a flavorful and aromatic Somali meat stir-fry that is commonly served as a main course. This dish features tender pieces of meat cooked with a delightful blend of spices, onions, and bell peppers, creating a savory and satisfying meal.
Source and licence
"Suqaar (Somali Spiced Meat Stir-fry)" from the Wikibooks Cookbook (https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Suqaar_(Somali_Spiced_Meat_Stir-fry), revision 4514135), by its contributors (https://en.wikibooks.org/w/index.php?title=Cookbook:Suqaar_(Somali_Spiced_Meat_Stir-fry)&action=history), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).
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Ingredients
- 1 pound beef, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Method
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion to the hot oil and sauté until it becomes soft and translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the thinly sliced beef to the pan and cook until it browns and develops a nice sear on both sides.
- Toss in the diced tomato and thinly sliced bell pepper. Continue to stir-fry until the vegetables soften slightly.
- Sprinkle the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper over the meat and vegetables. Mix well to evenly coat everything with the spices.
- Season with salt to taste, adjusting the seasoning according to your preference.
- Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let the suqaar simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender.
- Once the meat is fully cooked and tender, remove the skillet from the heat.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.