Meat Floss (Dambu Nama)

Meat Floss (Dambu Nama or Beef Floss) is a beloved Nigerian snack made from seasoned, dried meat shredded into soft, flavorful strands. It’s savory, spicy, and so tender it’s basically jerky’s melt-in-your-mouth cousin.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef (cut into cubes)
- 1 tbsp beef bouillon powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2-3 tbsp suya spice
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1/2 onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp peanut oil
Instructions
- 1
Add the beef to a pot and add enough water to cover it.
- 2
Add bouillon powder, chopped onions, black pepper and salt.
- 3
Boil till the meat is pull apart tender (about 1 hr). Add more water as needed.
- 4
Take the meat out and shred using two forks. You can also use the pulse function of a food processor, or pound using a small mortar and pestle.
- 5
In a mixing bowl, add the shredded meat, suya spice, cayenne pepper and ginger powder, and mix.
- 6
Heat some peanut oil in a pan on medium heat.
- 7
Add the shredded meat and lightly fry till the meat turns brown and is crumbly.
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