Nigerian Suya

Spicy Nigerian Suya Recipe

Serving Size: 6-8 people

Ingredients:

For the Suya Spice Mix:

• 2 cups roasted peanuts

• 4 tablespoons ground ginger

• 4 tablespoons ground paprika

• 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)

• 2 tablespoons onion powder

• 2 tablespoons garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon ground cloves

• 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg

• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

• 1 tablespoon salt

• 1 tablespoon sugar

For the Suya Skewers:

• 2 pounds beef sirloin or chicken breasts, thinly sliced

• Wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes

• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 2 tablespoons groundnut oil (peanut oil)

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper

• 1 tablespoon minced garlic

• 1 tablespoon minced ginger

• Salt to taste

Instructions:

For the Suya Spice Mix:

• In a dry skillet over medium heat, roast the peanuts until they are golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

• Allow the roasted peanuts to cool completely, then grind them into a coarse powder using a food processor or mortar and pestle.

• In a large bowl, combine the ground peanuts with all the other spice mix ingredients. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated. Set aside.

For the Suya Skewers:

• In a bowl, combine vegetable oil, groundnut oil, tomato paste, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, minced ginger, and salt. This will be the marinade for the meat.

• Thread the thinly sliced beef or chicken onto the soaked wooden skewers.

• Generously coat each skewer with the prepared marinade, ensuring that the meat is well covered. Allow the skewers to marinate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.

• Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

• Grill the skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until the meat is cooked to your desired doneness and has a nice char.

• While grilling, sprinkle the Suya Spice Mix generously over the skewers, coating them evenly.

• Serve the spicy Nigerian Suya hot, garnished with sliced onions and tomatoes. You can also serve it with a side of spicy pepper sauce or a cooling yogurt-based dip.

Enjoy the rich, spicy flavors of this Nigerian Suya with your family and friends!