Suya

Name: Suya
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 120g Roasted Peanut Powder, kuli-kuli powder or very finely ground roasted peanuts; 2 tbsp Sweet Paprika; 1 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 tsp Ground Ginger; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1 1/2 tsp Salt, fine; 1/2 tsp Ground White Pepper; 1 tsp Beef Bouillon Powder, crushed; optional; 800g Beef (Sirloin, Rump, or Flank), thinly sliced against the grain; 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil, for brushing; 1 small Red Onion, thinly sliced; 2 Tomatoes, cut into wedges; 1/4 small White Cabbage, finely shredded; 1 Lime, cut into wedges; Some Suya Spice Blend, for sprinkling

Suya is a smoky, nutty West African street-food favorite — thin strips of beef rubbed with a spicy peanut-based coating, charred over high heat and served with crisp vegetables and a bright squeeze of lime. This version uses a punchy homemade suya mix to create a crunchy, flavorful crust that contrasts beautifully with tender, juicy meat. Quick to assemble and irresistibly aromatic, it’s perfect for grilling or a hot cast-iron sear.

Suya is a smoky, nutty West African street-food favorite — thin strips of beef rubbed with a spicy peanut-based coating, charred o... Show more

Traditional West African Recipe

Health Grade

B+ · Healthy

Rating

4.3

Time

1 hr10 min

Price

7,65 €

Calories

758 kcal

high protein

low carb

keto

low sugar

Method

Mix the yaji

Stir together the Roasted Peanut Powder, Sweet Paprika, Cayenne Pepper, Ground Ginger, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Salt (fine), Ground White Pepper, and the optional Beef Bouillon Powder until the mix looks evenly colored and sandy. This is your Suya Spice Blend; set aside a small handful for sprinkling at the end.

Slice the beef

Trim any tough bits from the Beef, then slice it thinly against the grain into long strips so it stays tender and cooks fast. Aim for even pieces, about 1/4 inch thick.

Season and marinate

Put the beef in a bowl, brush it with about half of the Vegetable Oil, and sprinkle on enough of the spice blend to coat every surface well. Toss and massage it in with your hands, then thread the strips onto skewers in loose folds. Let the skewers sit for 30 minutes so the seasoning clings and the meat loses its chill.

Grill the suya

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high until very hot. Brush the skewers with the remaining Vegetable Oil, then grill for 3 minutes on the first side, flip, and grill for 3 minutes more, or until the outside is deeply browned and the beef is just cooked through.

Prep the sides

While the beef marinates, rinse the Red Onion, Tomato, White Cabbage, and Lime, then thinly slice the onion, cut the tomato into wedges, finely shred the cabbage, and cut the lime into wedges. Pat everything dry so the platter stays crisp and fresh.

Plate and serve

Arrange the hot skewers on a platter with the onion, tomato, cabbage, and lime. Finish with a light sprinkle of the reserved spice blend, then serve right away with extra lime to squeeze over the meat.