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!

Suya

Nutrition Information Per Serving

350g
Calories
35g
Protein
9g
Carbs
17g
Fat
1g
Fiber

Suya

#Spicy#Grilled#Skewers#Street Food
Prep2 hrs
Cook15 min
Yields4 servings
Difficultymedium

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)

Preparation

  • 1.

    Cut the meat into thin strips or chunks, about 1 inch in size.

  • 2.

    In a large mixing bowl, combine groundnut oil, ground coriander, ground cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

  • 3.

    Add water to the spice mix and stir to create a marinade.

  • 4.

    Add the meat to the marinade, ensuring it's well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

  • 5.

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  • 6.

    Thread the marinated meat onto the skewers. Do not overcrowd them; leave space for even cooking.

  • 7.

    Place 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.

  • 8.

    Serve hot with sliced onions and tomatoes on the side.

Complete Nutrition Information

Macronutrients

Fiber:1g
Sugar:2g
Added Sugar:0g
Saturated Fat:3g
Trans Fat:0g
Cholesterol:75mg
Sodium:700mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A:0mcg
Vitamin C:5mg
Vitamin D:0mcg
Vitamin E:1mg
Vitamin K:3mcg
Thiamin (B1):0.1mg
Riboflavin (B2):0.3mg
Niacin (B3):10mg
Vitamin B6:0.5mg
Folate:10mcg
Vitamin B12:1mcg

Minerals

Calcium:15mg
Iron:2mg
Magnesium:25mg
Phosphorus:250mg
Potassium:600mg
Zinc:5mg
Copper:0.2mg
Manganese:0.3mg
Selenium:25mcg

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