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Suya served
Authentic Nigerian Suya grill skewers in peanut marinade

Suya

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Suya is legendary street food from West Africa, especially Nigeria. The secret of these smoky, charcoal-grilled beef skewers is the spice mix called 'Yaji', the soul of which is ground peanuts (or kuli-kuli). This layer not only adds incredible flavour but forms a crunchy coating on the meat, protecting it from drying out. A true fiery dish, traditionally eaten at night by the roadside with fresh onions and tomatoes.
🕒 Prep Time 50 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine African

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Bamboo skewers: Soak in water before use to prevent burning.
  • Grill grate: Best cooked over charcoal for authentic taste.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Peanuts

Instructions

1 ✓

Grind the peanuts into a fine powder, but be careful not to turn it into peanut butter. Mix with paprika, cayenne pepper, ginger, garlic and onion powder, and salt. This is the Yaji spice.

Tip: If you grind too long, oil separates from the nuts creating a paste. Use pulse mode.
2 ✓

Slice the meat very thinly. Coat lightly with oil.

Tip: Easier to slice if you put the meat in the freezer for 30 minutes beforehand so it's firmer and doesn't slide.
3 ✓

Dredge meat slices in the peanut mixture, pressing firmly to coat thickly.

Tip: Oils in peanuts melt during cooking and 'fry' the spices onto the meat surface.
4 ✓

Thread meat onto soaked skewers accordion-style. Let stand for 20-30 minutes.

Tip: During resting, salt starts extracting moisture from meat, helping coating adhere.
5 ✓

Cook on a hot grill or griddle pan for 3-4 minutes per side until peanut crust browns and becomes crisp.

Tip: Don't move it much, let a crust form, otherwise spice falls off.
6 ✓

Serve with fresh red onion slices and tomato.

Tip: Freshness of raw vegetables (and onion sharpness) cuts through the peanut richness.

Recipe FAQ

Can I skip the peanuts?
Unfortunately not, peanuts are the soul of Suya. Without them, you just have spiced meat, not Suya.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Beef (sirloin or leg)
  • 100 g Roasted peanuts (unsalted)
  • 2 tsp Ground paprika
  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tsp Ground ginger
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil