Suya

Skewers of thinly sliced meat, oven-grilled and doused with yaji spice. There's nothing quite like suya. It's unique taste is irresistible! It's lip-smacking, finger-licking good!

Course Lunch/Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Nigerian

Keyword Beef, beef skewers

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Marinating Time 1

Total Time 1 45

Servings Skewered beef

Calories 136.6kcal

Ingredients

2 ½ lb beef Flank steak, skirt steak, sirloin
½ to 1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon beef bouillon or chicken [or use the cube]
cayenne pepper optional
¾ cup suya spice plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon peanut oil or any other oil of choice

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Prep the skewers: Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using them.
Prep the steak: Slice the meat into about ⅛-1/4 thin slices. Then cut into roughly 2-inch pieces.
Season: Season the beef with salt and bouillon powder (or cube). Add the oil and mix well.
Marinate: Cover with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap. Then leave it in the refrigerator for at least an hour to marinate.
Thread the beef onto the skewers—about 4 to 5 pieces per skewer.
Coat with the suya spice (yaji)
Cook at 400F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking process.
Serve: Remove from skewers and serve with freshly sliced tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers.

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