Suya – Spicy Peanut-Coated Skewers
Discover the bold, smoky flavors of Suya – spicy peanut skewers that bring West Africa to your plate!
Suya is a popular Nigerian street food made of skewered beef coated in a fiery peanut spice blend, grilled to smoky perfection.
🥘 Ingredients
- 500 g beef sirloin or steak of your choice(1 lb)
- 100 g roasted peanuts, finely ground (1 cup)
- 1 tbsp ground cayenne pepper (1 tbsp)
- 1 tbsp paprika (1 tbsp)
- 1 tsp ground ginger (1 tsp)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (1 tsp)
- 1 tsp onion powder (1 tsp)
- 1 tsp salt (1 tsp)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (2 tbsp)
- Wooden or metal skewers
👩🏽🍳 Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
1. Prepare the beef: Slice the beef thinly into strips, about 1 cm (½ inch) thick.
2. Make the Suya spice mix: In a bowl, combine ground peanuts, cayenne, paprika, ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
3. Coat the beef: Rub the strips of beef with vegetable oil, then generously coat with the peanut spice mix.
4. Skewer the beef: Thread the coated beef strips onto skewers, folding them if necessary.
5. Marinate: Cover and let the skewers rest for 30 minutes to absorb flavors.
6. Grill: Place skewers over medium-high heat on a grill or barbecue. Cook for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until beef is cooked through and slightly charred.
7. Serve: Enjoy hot with sliced onions, tomatoes, and flatbread.
📊 Nutritional Information (per serving, approx.)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Protein: 22 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
💡 Helpful Cooking Tips
- Thin slices cook best: Cut beef into thin strips so it grills quickly and evenly.
- Soak wooden skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Adjust spice level: Reduce cayenne for milder heat or add chili flakes for extra kick.
- Smoky flavor boost: Grill over charcoal for authentic Nigerian street-style smokiness.
- Rest before serving: Let skewers sit for 5 minutes after grilling to lock in juices.