Nigerian Beef Suya
Spiced grilled beef skewers with a fiery peanut coating, a beloved Nigerian street food. Tender, smoky, and bursting with aromatic spices and heat.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Thread beef cubes onto skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces.
Step 2
In a shallow bowl, combine ground peanuts, cayenne, paprika, ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Step 3
Brush beef skewers with oil and season with salt. Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
Step 4
Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until beef is charred on edges and cooked to medium (internal temp 160°F).
Step 5
While beef is still hot, roll each skewer in the suya spice mixture, coating generously on all sides. The heat will help the coating adhere.
Step 6
Transfer suya to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced red onions.
Step 7
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the skewers.
Tools you’ll need
- wooden skewers
- shallow bowl
- grill or grill pan
- meat thermometer
- tongs
- spoon for mixing
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