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The Ultimate Nigerian Suya Recipe: A Taste Explosion!

This simple, spicy kebab dish allows you to replicate the delicacy sold by Nigerian street vendors.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonfinely ground roasted peanuts

  • 1teaspoonground cayenne pepper

  • 1teaspoonground paprika

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoonground ginger

  • ½teaspoongarlic powder

  • ½teaspoononion powder

  • 1 ½poundsbeef tri-tip steak, cut into bite-size pieces

  • 1red bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces

  • ¼onion, cut into bite-size pieces

  • 4mushrooms, halved

Cooking Directions

  1. Mix ground peanuts, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, ginger, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a bowl.

  2. Combine spice mixture and beef in a resealable plastic bag; shake until well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.

  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  4. Place beef, bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms in alternating order onto skewers.

  5. Cook on the preheated grill, flipping once, until meat is browned and vegetables are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.

Cook’s Notes:

Chicken or pork can be substituted for the beef.

If using an oven, preheat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place loaded skewers across a baking pan. Cook, flipping once halfway through, until browned, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories358
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
15g 		20%
Saturated Fat
5g 		27%
Cholesterol
158mg 		53%
Sodium
644mg 		28%
Total Carbohydrate
5g 		2%
Dietary Fiber
2g 		6%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
47g
Vitamin C
40mg 		202%
Calcium
21mg 		2%
Iron
4mg 		23%
Potassium
557mg 		12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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