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Beef Suya

Cultural Context

Originating from the northern regions of Nigeria, Suya is a popular street food made from skewered and grilled meat, often enjoyed at night markets. Traditionally served with spicy pepper sauce and fresh vegetables, it embodies the vibrant flavors of Nigerian cuisine. Today, Suya has transcended borders, inspiring variations in other West African countries and even beyond, where it's enjoyed at barbecues and gatherings.

NigerianNGmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
Maggie oil
pepper
dried ginger
ginger garlic spice mix
peanuts
cow meat
3 Maggi cubes

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner while pork is often more affordable.

ground peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: almond flour

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free option and almond flour is often less expensive.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Paprika offers a milder flavor while chili powder is usually cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

1

Cut the cow meat into very tiny pieces.

2

Wash the meat and use a paper towel to remove excess water.

3

In a bowl, add the oil first.

4

Add 3 Maggi cubes to the bowl.

5

Mix the ingredients together and close the bowl.

6

Refrigerate the mixture for about 4 hours.

7

After 4 hours, skewer the meat pieces onto skewers.

8

Line the oven rack with foil paper to catch drips.

9

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees on broil.

10

Place the skewered meat in the oven for 10 minutes.

11

After 10 minutes, flip the meat over and remove some of the water that dripped out.

12

Mix some oil, Maggi cubes, and soya spice and rub it on both sides of the meat using a spoon.

13

Broil for an additional 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

ovenskewersbowlpaper towelfoil paper

Spice Level:

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Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

SuyaYaji Beef

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