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Nigerian Suya
Thin beef skewers coated in a spicy, nutty suya spice mix and grilled — a smoky West African street snack.
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20 minPrep🔥
12 minCook🍽️
4Serves📊
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Ingredients
- 600g beef, thinly sliced
- For suya spice: 4 tbsp roasted peanuts ground, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 stock cube, salt
- 2 tbsp oil
- Sliced onion to serve
Instructions
- Blend the peanuts and spices into a fine suya mix.
- Toss the beef in oil, then coat well in the spice mix.
- Thread onto skewers.
- Grill over high heat for 10-12 minutes, turning, until charred.
- Sprinkle with more suya spice and serve with onions.
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Tara’s tips
- Grind the peanuts finely so the spice clings.
- Slice the beef thin so it cooks fast and stays tender.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with sliced onion and a squeeze of lime.
Storage & reheating
Spice mix keeps a month; cooked suya best fresh.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.
Frequently asked questions
Chicken suya?
Yes — works beautifully with chicken too.
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