Yassa (food)
Chicken yassa | |
| Course | Main |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Senegal |
| Region or state | West Africa |
| Associated cuisine | Senegalese cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Poultry, fish or lamb, onions, lemon, and mustard |
Yassa is a spicy dish prepared with onions, lemon or mustard and marinated poultry, fish, or lamb. Originally from Senegal, it has become popular throughout West Africa. Other names for chicken yassa include yassa au poulet (in French) and yassa ganaar (in Wolof).