Suya
Suya is a popular Nigerian street food made with grilled skewered meat coated in a spicy peanut marinade.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Cucumber - 1 medium, sliced (for garnish)
- Tomatoes - 1 medium, sliced (for garnish)
- Onions - 1 medium, sliced (for garnish)
- Skewers - 8
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Onion powder - 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Cayenne pepper - 2 teaspoons
- Peanuts - 1 cup, roasted and ground
- Beef or chicken - 1 pound, thinly sliced
Let's Get Started
- In a bowl, combine the ground peanuts, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to make the suya spice mix.
- Thread the thinly sliced meat onto skewers.
- Brush the meat with vegetable oil and sprinkle the suya spice mix generously on all sides.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the skewered meat for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the suya skewers garnished with sliced onions, tomatoes, and cucumber.
- Enjoy the delicious and spicy suya!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 2g
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