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Nigerian Suya

Cultural Context

Suya is a beloved street food originating from Nigeria, traditionally prepared by Hausa people. It is often enjoyed at social gatherings and is known for its spicy, smoky flavor, which comes from the unique spice blend used in the marinade. Today, Suya has gained popularity beyond Nigeria, with variations appearing in other West African countries and among diaspora communities worldwide.

NigerianNGmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
brisket
vegetable oil
white pepper
black pepper
anise seeds
2 tbsp suya spice
chicken bouillon powder
beef bouillon powder
salt
onion powder
garlic powder
red bell pepper
green bell pepper
carrots
onions

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

ground peanuts

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

1

Wash the brisket and trim off excess fat, leaving some for moisture.

2

Cut the brisket into pieces suitable for roasting.

3

Mix together white pepper, black pepper, anise seeds, 2 tbsp suya spice, chicken bouillon powder, beef bouillon powder, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder to create a seasoning mix.

4

Generously coat the brisket pieces with the seasoning mix, ensuring they are well coated.

5

Marinate the brisket overnight in the refrigerator.

6

The next day, coat the marinated brisket with vegetable oil before grilling.

7

Preheat the grill and roast the brisket, reducing the heat as necessary.

8

Once cooked to the desired doneness (rare), remove from the grill.

9

Slice the roasted brisket into pieces for serving.

10

Prepare vegetables by slicing red and green bell peppers, grating carrots, and slicing onions.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillcutting boardknifegrater

Spice Level:

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Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

SuyaYaji

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