Fiery Ram Suya — Nigerian Grilled Lamb
Charred lamb skewers rubbed with a fiery blend of ground peanuts, chili, and warm spices—Nigeria's most iconic street meat. Ready in under 25 minutes with a grill or cast-iron skillet.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1 lb lamb sirloin or leg, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ⅓ cup roasted unsalted peanuts, finely ground or pounded
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 whole lime or lemon, halved
Instructions
- 1
Pat lamb cubes dry. Combine ground peanuts, cayenne, paprika, ginger, onion powder, and salt in a shallow bowl.
- 2
Squeeze lime juice over lamb, then toss cubes in the peanut spice mix until fully coated.
- 3
Thread lamb onto metal skewers, leaving a tiny gap between cubes so heat reaches all sides.
- 4
Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat until a drop of water sizzles immediately.
- 5
Sear skewers 2 minutes per side without moving—edges should look deeply charred, meat stay pink inside.
- 6
Transfer to a plate. Let rest 2 minutes, then squeeze remaining lime over top. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- shallow bowl
- metal skewers (or bamboo, soaked 30 min)
- 12-inch cast-iron skillet or grill pan
- tongs
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