Shaiyah (South Sudanese Pan-Crisped Garlic & Coriander Beef with Lime) – Authentic South Sudan Recipe
Festive South Sudanese skillet searing tender beef with garlic and coriander until crisp outside and juicy within.
- Country of Origin
- 🇸🇸 South Sudan (East Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Bite-sized beef sirloin cubes seared crisp in their own juices, Sliced red onions and green chilies, Warm flatbread and tomato salad, Toasted crushed coriander seeds, 6 cloves garlic
Ingredients for Shaiyah (South Sudanese Pan-Crisped Garlic & Coriander Beef with Lime) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) bite-sized beef sirloin cubes seared crisp in their own juices, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups sliced red onions and green chilies, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup warm flatbread and tomato salad
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with toasted crushed coriander seeds
- 1.5 tbsp traditional South Sudan seasoning (6 cloves garlic, fresh lime juice, ginger)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and toasted crushed coriander seeds for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add bite-sized beef sirloin cubes seared crisp in their own juices and sliced red onions and green chilies along with 6 cloves garlic, fresh lime juice, ginger, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with warm flatbread and tomato salad and serve straight from the skillet.