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Suya skewers served with onions
Authentic Nigerian Beef Suya skewers with peanut spice rub

Nigerian Beef Suya (Spicy Skewers)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Suya is legendary West African street food. These smoky beef skewers owe their flavor to 'Yaji', a spice rub based on ground peanuts (kuli-kuli). It creates a crunchy, nutty crust that keeps the meat juicy over the fire.
🕒 Prep Time 50 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine African

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Bamboo Skewers: Soak before grilling.
  • Grill: Charcoal is best for flavor.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Peanut

Instructions

1 ✓

Grind peanuts to a fine powder (don't make butter!). Mix with spices and salt to make Yaji.

Tip: Use pulse mode to avoid paste.
2 ✓

Slice beef thinly. Coat lightly with oil.

Tip: Freeze meat for 30 mins for easier slicing.
3 ✓

Press meat firmly into peanut mixture to coat thickly.

Tip: Peanut oil melts and fries the spices onto the meat.
4 ✓

Thread onto skewers. Let sit 20 mins.

Tip: Resting helps the coating adhere.
5 ✓

Grill on high heat 3-4 mins per side until crusty.

Tip: Don't move them too much or crust falls off.
6 ✓

Serve with red onion and tomato.

Tip: Fresh veggies cut the richness.

Recipe FAQ

Can I skip peanuts?
No. Peanuts are the soul of Suya. Without them, it's just spiced meat.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Sirloin or Flank Steak
  • 3/4 cup Roasted Peanuts (unsalted)
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil