Nigeria | Snack

Suya

Thinly sliced beef skewers coated in a fiery, nutty spice blend called yaji, grilled over open charcoal until charred and smoky.

Country
Nigeria
Region
West Africa
Time
55 min
Serves
4
Level
easy
Recipe overview

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Suya is the pride of the Hausa people of northern Nigeria. As evening falls across Nigerian cities, the glow of suya grills and the aroma of smoking yaji spice fill the air.

What the dish tastes like

Thinly sliced beef skewers coated in a fiery, nutty spice blend called yaji, grilled over open charcoal until charred and smoky.

When to cook it

Best for Evening snack and street food, with a easy cooking level and about 55 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

Sliced onions, tomatoes, and cabbage

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Servings: 4

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How to cook it

Step-by-step instructions

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1
Make the yaji spice
Combine groundnut powder, cayenne, ginger, onion powder, paprika, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
Toast the groundnuts in a dry pan first for deeper flavour.
2
Prepare the meat
Thread thinly sliced beef onto wooden skewers. Brush with oil and coat generously with yaji spice on all sides.
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
3
Marinate
Let coated skewers rest for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate up to 2 hours.
Marinate 30:00
4
Grill the suya
Grill over high charcoal heat, turning every 2-3 minutes, until charred on edges but juicy inside. About 8-10 minutes total.
Grill suya 10:00
5
Serve
Sprinkle extra yaji spice over the grilled suya. Serve with sliced onions, tomatoes, and fresh cabbage.

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