Spiced Lamb Suya
Tender lamb skewers coated in a fiery, nutty spice blend—peanut, chili, ginger, and garlic—then grilled or pan-seared until charred. A street-food staple that tastes restaurant-quality in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1 lb lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup roasted unsalted peanuts, finely ground or crushed
- 2 tbsp chili powder or cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 clove garlic cloves, minced
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Mix peanuts, chili powder, ginger, garlic, lime juice, oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until paste-like.
- 2
Toss lamb cubes with the spice paste until fully coated; let sit 5 minutes.
- 3
Thread lamb onto metal skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces for even cooking.
- 4
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 5
Lay skewers in the pan and sear 3–4 minutes per side until edges blacken and lamb is medium-rare.
- 6
Transfer to a plate and let rest 2 minutes, then serve hot with lime wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- metal skewers
- 12-inch cast iron skillet or grill pan
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