West African
Nigerian Suya Skewers
West Africa most beloved street food — thin-sliced beef coated in groundnut-spiced suya blend, skewered and grilled over intense heat. Se...
⏱ Prep 20 min 🍳 Cook 15 min 👥 Serves 4 Easy
Ingredients
Spices & Herbs
♦4 tbsp WOS Suya Pepper Blend
♦2 tbsp peanut butter (thinned with a little oil)
♦1 tsp garlic powder
♦1 tsp ginger powder
♦Salt to taste
♦Extra suya pepper for finishing
Other
♦1.5 lbs beef sirloin or flank steak (sliced thin, against the grain)
♦Raw onion rings and sliced tomato (for serving)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Slice beef as thin as possible — about 1/4 inch. Partially freeze 30 min first for easier slicing.
2
Mix suya blend with thinned peanut butter, garlic powder, and ginger. This creates the kuli-kuli paste.
3
Coat each slice generously. Thread onto flat metal skewers or soaked wooden skewers.
4
Grill over high heat 3-4 min per side. They should char slightly — that is correct.
5
Dust with extra suya blend immediately after removing from grill.
6
Serve on newspaper or foil with raw onion rings and sliced tomato. Do not skip this step.
Flavor Education
Understanding what each spice contributes is the difference between following a recipe and truly cooking.
Berbere
Complex spice blend — earthy, smoky, warmly spiced
Berbere often contains 10+ spices. Toast it briefly in dry pan to deepen its profile.
Suya Spice
Nutty, peanut-forward seasoning classic to Nigerian street food
Suya spice burns easily. Use medium-high heat and move quickly for the authentic charred-not-burnt crust.
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Season lightly first — you can always add more, but you can't take it away. Taste at every step and trust your palate.
Build your flavor in layers: bloom your dry spices in oil for 30 seconds before adding liquids to unlock their full depth.
Finish with a hit of acid (lime, lemon, or vinegar) right before serving to brighten and balance the entire dish.
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