Suya
Spicy grilled beef skewers, a Nigerian street food favorite. Coated in a flavorful peanut and spice rub, then grilled until charred and juicy.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb beef sirloin
- ½ cup roasted peanuts
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium red onion
Instructions
- 1
Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Slice the 1.5 lb beef sirloin into thin strips, about 1/4-inch thick.
- 2
In a food processor, pulse the 1/2 cup roasted peanuts until finely ground. Add the 2 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp salt; pulse to combine.
- 3
In a large bowl, toss the beef strips with the 2 tbsp vegetable oil, then coat evenly with the peanut spice mixture.
- 4
Thread the beef strips onto the soaked skewers, folding them accordion-style. Slice the 1 medium red onion into thick rings and separate.
- 5
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, until charred at the edges and cooked through, about 8 minutes total.
- 6
Serve hot, scattered with the red onion rings. Add extra spice or a squeeze of lemon if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or grill pan
- Food processor
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden skewers
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