Suya
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Beef, thinly sliced — 600 g (1.3 lb)
- Ground roasted peanuts — 70 g (2.5 oz)
- Ground ginger — 2 tbsp
- Ground cayenne pepper — 1 tbsp
- Paprika — 1 tsp
- Onion powder — 1 tsp
- Oil — 2 tbsp
- Salt — to taste
- Onion and 2 tomatoes, sliced, to serve — 1
Method
- Combine the ground peanuts, ginger, cayenne, paprika, onion powder and salt to make the yaji spice mix.
- Toss the sliced beef with oil, then coat thoroughly with the yaji spice mix.
- Thread the meat onto skewers.
- Grill over hot charcoal (or a hot grill pan), turning occasionally, for 8–10 minutes until charred and cooked through.
- Serve hot with sliced onion and tomato, and extra yaji spice on the side.
Introduction: Thinly sliced grilled meat coated in a spicy peanut-based suya spice blend, one of Nigeria's most iconic and beloved street starters.
Cultural Background: Suya, associated especially with the Hausa people of northern Nigeria, has spread throughout the country and beyond, its distinctive yaji spice blend of ground peanuts and chilli making it instantly recognisable and hugely popular.
Tips: Coat the meat generously with the spice mix for the authentic bold suya flavour. Slice the beef thinly for quick, even grilling.
Variations: Use chicken or ram meat in place of beef for regional variations. Adjust the cayenne quantity to taste for more or less heat.
Storage: Refrigerate cooked suya in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheating: Reheat in a hot dry pan for 2–3 minutes per side, or briefly under a hot grill.
FAQs:
Q: What is yaji spice?
A: The characteristic Nigerian suya spice blend, built on ground roasted peanuts, ginger, chilli and other spices.
Q: Where does suya originate?
A: It's especially associated with the Hausa people of northern Nigeria, though it's now enjoyed nationwide.
- Beef, thinly sliced — 600 g (1.3 lb)
- Ground roasted peanuts — 70 g (2.5 oz)
- Ground ginger — 2 tbsp
- Ground cayenne pepper — 1 tbsp
- Paprika — 1 tsp
- Onion powder — 1 tsp
- Oil — 2 tbsp
- Salt — to taste
- Onion and 2 tomatoes, sliced, to serve — 1
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