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Suya recipe
Spicy, grilled skewers bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
- 600 g beef sirloin
- 100 g ground peanuts
- 60 ml vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 skewers
How to make Suya
- Soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Cut 600 g of beef sirloin into thin strips and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Blend 1 onion, 2 cloves of garlic, and 1 inch of ginger with 1 teaspoon of cayenne and 1 teaspoon of salt into a smooth paste.
- Combine the blended paste with 100 g of ground peanuts and 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil until well mixed.
- Coat the beef strips thoroughly in the mixture and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat before threading the beef onto the skewers.
- Thread the marinated beef strips onto the soaked skewers tightly.
- Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
- Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve on a plate with your choice of sides.
What is Suya?
Suya is a traditional dish from Nigeria, grilled, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around beef sirloin and ground peanuts. The recipe below uses 9 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Suya take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 9 dishes built on beef sirloin. The method runs to 10 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Suya?
Using ground peanuts adds texture and depth to the marinade.
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