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Asun

Pronounced AH-shun

DishesNigeria (Yoruba) / West Africa
A plate of Nigerian asun, spicy grilled goat meat in peppers and onion
DishesNigeria (Yoruba) / West Africa

Asun is a spicy Nigerian dish of grilled or roasted goat meat cut into bite-sized pieces and tossed in a hot, savoury sauce of scotch bonnet peppers, onions and seasoning. Smoky from the grill and fiery with pepper, it is a much loved party and small-chops dish, especially among the Yoruba, served hot as a starter or finger food with drinks.

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A plate of Nigerian asun, spicy grilled goat meat in peppers and onion
DishesNigeria (Yoruba) / West Africa

Also known as

  • peppered goat meat
  • asun goat

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A tray of smoky peppered asun served with cold drinks at a Nigerian owambe party.

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