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Suya

Cultural Context

Suya is a popular street food originating from Nigeria, traditionally made with skewered and grilled spicy meat, often served with sliced vegetables. It holds cultural significance as a communal dish enjoyed at gatherings and celebrations. Today, Suya has gained international popularity, inspiring variations across West Africa and beyond, often featuring different meats and spice blends.

NigerianNGmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb beef
to taste chicken
to taste jollof rice
to taste fried rice
to taste palm oil rice
2 large boiled eggs
to taste fried chicken
to taste fried fish
to taste turkey
to taste plantain
to taste snail
2 medium tomatoes
1 large onion
to taste turkey wings
to taste spaghetti
to taste ponmo
1 cup green peas
to taste semi vita
1 cup garden peas
to taste swallow
to taste chicken hearts
to taste chicken livers
2 tablespoons Suya spice
1 lb yam
to taste cat fish
1 cup carrot

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

groundnut powder

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: peanut flour

Almond flour offers a nutty flavor with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Paprika provides flavor without the heat.

1

Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.

2

Cut beef into thin strips and place in a bowl.

3

Mix 2 tablespoons Suya spice in a separate bowl.

4

Add minced garlic and ginger to the spice mix; stir until combined.

5

Rub the spice mixture onto the beef strips, ensuring even coating.

6

Thread the seasoned beef onto the soaked skewers.

7

Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.

8

Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until well browned.

9

Slice onions and tomatoes for serving alongside the skewers.

10

Serve hot with sliced cucumbers and lettuce.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillskewersmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Yaji

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