Beef Suya

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 3 to 4 servings
  • Total: 15 min
  • Active: 15 min
Scents are something normally associated with memory and nostalgia. As a child, I remember the wafting aroma of suya dancing down the street in Nigeria. This dish will be a showstopper and flavor bomb, something your guests will take with them in their memory bank too.
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Ingredients

Suya Spice Blend:

1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

2 1/4 teaspoons peanut butter powder (see Cook's Note)

1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder  

1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 

3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 

1 teaspoon kosher salt 

One 4-gram Maggi chicken flavor bouillon cube, crushed 

Beef Suya:

Canola or vegetable oil, for the grill pan

1 1/2 pounds boneless rib eye beef, thinly sliced into strips 

Directions

  1. Make the spice blend. In a small bowl, combine all the spice blend ingredients until incorporated. Reserve 3 tablespoons for garnish.
  2. Prepare the suya. Place the beef in a large bowl. Add the spice blend and mix well to coat the meat. Cover the bowl in plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour if time allows. 
  3. Place a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the grill pan with oil. Grill in batches, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 3 tablespoons spice blend.

Cook’s Note

You can also use 2 1/4 teaspoons roasted peanuts, ground into a fine powder. The spice blend can also be made in a food processor or with a mortar and pestle. If you don't have a grill pan, you can also use a cast-iron skillet or saute pan. If using an outdoor grill, skewer the beef on soaked 12-inch bamboo skewers. You can also use the suya spice blend on peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp or boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces.

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kasiaw70

fantastic dish. Had to adjust amount of pepper since my husband thinks that even mayo is spicy. LOL <br /> Did anyone try this recipe served with jollof rice? How well did the two dishes compliment each other<br />

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