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Nigerian Suya

Savor Authentic Nigerian Suya with Homemade Yaji Spice

Enjoy the deliciousness of Nigerian Suya, a traditional street food featuring spicy grilled beef and homemade yaji spice blend.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Nigerian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Suya
  • 1 pound lean beef (sirloin or flank steak) Cut into thin slices
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For coating the beef
For the Yaji Spice Blend
  • 1 cup ground peanut Or substitute with sunflower seeds for nut-free
  • 1 tablespoon ginger Fresh or ground
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground crayfish Omit for vegetarian option
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Decrease or omit for milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt To taste

Equipment

  • grill
  • metal skewers

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Slice the beef into thin, flat pieces about 5-6mm thick after chilling in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  2. Brush the sliced beef with vegetable oil and sprinkle yaji spice blend on both sides.
  3. Preheat grill until charcoal is white-hot, then grill beef skewers for 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Dust with more yaji spice right after grilling for added flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow skewers to rest for a couple of minutes after grilling to enhance flavor and juiciness.

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