BEEF SUYA
Suya is a popular Nigerian street food made of thin strips of meat that are seasoned, skewered and grilled. The term "suya" can refer to the preparation technique or the resulting dish, and can apply to other meats, such as goat and chicken. This recipe is similar in style to the suya made from a fattier cut of beef called tozo, which comes from the hump of the zebu cattle, found in northern Nigeria. A well-marbled piece of boneless short rib is a great substitute. Ask your butcher to thinly slice the meat into strips, or pop it into your freezer for 30 minutes and use a sharp knife to slice. Suya spice, or yaji, is available online or at African groceries, or you can make your own (see Tip).
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Categories dinner, barbecues, finger foods, meat, skewers and kebabs, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings (Makes 12 skewers)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Lay several strips of meat on a piece of plastic wrap, leaving about 1/2 inch between each slice, and top with another piece of plastic wrap. Pound the meat strips with a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy frying pan until 1/8-inch thick. Repeat this process until all the meat has been flattened. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup peanut oil and 2 tablespoons suya spice blend with ginger and garlic. Add beef, toss to coat and season with 2 teaspoons salt. Cover with plastic wrap, and let marinate in the fridge for 4 to 12 hours.
- Heat a gas grill or grill pan over medium-high, and brush with peanut oil.
- Skewer the beef pieces on 12 individual presoaked wooden or metal skewers, wiping off any excess marinade. Brush the meat generously with more peanut oil and set the skewers on a baking sheet.
- Working in batches if necessary, grill the beef skewers until meat is cooked through and lightly charred on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the skewers to a platter and sprinkle with more suya spice blend. Repeat until all the beef has been grilled.
- Place the tomato and onion slices in a bowl and squeeze lime juice all over. Season with salt and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Strain any excess liquid.
- Top skewers with red onion and tomatoes, sprinkle with toasted peanuts, and serve with additional suya spice, for dipping.
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Rhonda Smiley
[email protected]This beef suya recipe is a great way to spice up your beef dishes. The suya spice mix is flavorful and gives the beef a delicious kick. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a hit with my family.
Gachinx TuT
[email protected]This is my new favorite beef suya recipe! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I've already made it twice and it's been a hit both times.
Arjan Motovlogs
[email protected]I love this beef suya recipe! The beef is so tender and the flavors are incredible. I've already made it twice and it's been a hit both times.
Rhea Peterson
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add some African flavor to your next meal. The beef suya is flavorful and the suya spice mix is easy to make. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a hit with my family.
Malik Saad
[email protected]This beef suya recipe is a winner! The beef is tender and juicy and the suya spice mix is flavorful and delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a hit with my family.
Basir Aslami
[email protected]Just tried this recipe and it was amazing! The beef was so tender and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Muktar Mia
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to spice up your beef dishes. The suya spice mix is flavorful and gives the beef a delicious kick. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a hit with my family.
Jo Gutierrez-Barnes
[email protected]This is my new favorite beef suya recipe! The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make. I've already made it twice and it's been a hit both times.
Dead Pool
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was delicious! The beef was tender and juicy and the suya spice mix was flavorful. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a hit with my family.
Shajjat Hossain
[email protected]This beef suya recipe is amazing! The beef is so tender and the flavors are incredible. I marinated the beef for a few hours and then grilled it. It was perfect!
Monjurul Islam
[email protected]Just made this recipe and it was fantastic! The beef was so tender and flavorful. I loved the combination of spices in the suya spice mix. Will definitely be making this again.
Resham Grg
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add some African flavor to your next meal. The beef suya is delicious and the suya spice mix is easy to make. I used a combination of flank steak and skirt steak and it turned out great. Definitely recommend!
Shahidali Chang
[email protected]I've made this beef suya recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The suya spice mix is perfect and gives the beef a delicious flavor. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.
Suaznne milce
[email protected]This beef suya recipe is a keeper! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I marinated the beef for a few hours and then grilled it. It was so tender and juicy. I served it with the suya spice mix and some grilled vegetables. My family love