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In this grilling method, the meat is thinly sliced or cut into small pieces, skewered with metal or moist wood, and then quickly grilled. Any meat can be cooked this way, though beef, chicken, goat, and lamb are the most popular options. In form and function, the grilled meat snacks share similarities with shish kebabs in the Middle East and yakitori in Japan. The real star in West Africa, though, is the seasoning. Rather than relying mainly on marinating the meat in liquids to impart flavor, West African cooks apply a flavorful spice rub to the meat before cooking it over charcoal.