This Nigerian Beef Suya recipe features tender, spiced grilled skewers that are bursting with flavor. The Yajin Kuli spice mix, made with roasted groundnut powder, ginger, paprika, and a blend of other seasonings, gives the beef a rich and savory taste. Serve with fresh vegetables and a squeeze of lime for a delicious meal.

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Ingredients

Servings: 12 servings

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For The Yajin Kuli

1/2 cup (spooned) roasted groundnut/peanut butter powder (40g) (see note)

1 tablespoon (5g) ground ginger

1 tablespoon (8g) sweet paprika

1 tablespoon (10g) onion powder

1 tablespoon (9g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; if using table salt, use half as much by volume

1 teaspoon (4g) garlic powder

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder

1/2 teaspoon ground grains of selim or grains of paradise (optional; see note)

1/2 teaspoon ground (African) cubeb pepper (see note)

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

For The Suya

1 pound (450g) beef flank or sirloin steak (see note)

3 tablespoons (45ml) peanut oil, or neutral-flavored oil, such as canola

For Serving

Red onions, thinly sliced

Tomatoes

Limes, halved

Crisp lettuce

Coriander leaves

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

190kcal

9%
Fat

12g

0%
Saturated Fat

3g

0%
Carbohydrates

6g

0%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

15g

0%
Cholesterol

25mg

1%
Sodium

352mg

17%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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