African
Suya
Suya is a popular West African street food, featuring spicy, marinated meat skewers that are grilled to perfection. This dish is packed with flavor and can be served with a side of sliced onions and tomatoes. Ideal for a gathering or a delicious dinner at home!
Total Time2 minutes
Servings4
Difficulty
medium
Cost
Medium
Nutrition (per serving)
0
Calories
30
Protein
2
Carbs
24
Fat
1
Fiber
0g
Sodium
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin or chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons groundnut oil (peanut oil)
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 onion, thinly sliced (for serving)
- 1 tomato, sliced (for serving)
- Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- 1Cut the meat into thin strips or chunks, about 1 inch in size.
- 2In a large mixing bowl, combine groundnut oil, ground coriander, ground cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3Add water to the spice mix and stir to create a marinade.
- 4Add the meat to the marinade, ensuring it's well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- 5Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 6Thread the marinated meat onto the skewers. Do not overcrowd them; leave space for even cooking.
- 7Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the meat is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- 8Serve hot with sliced onions and tomatoes on the side.
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