These spicy, aromatic beef skewers are a popular street food throughout Nigeria and other parts of West Africa.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons
dry roasted, unsalted peanuts
- 1 teaspoon
cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon
garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon
ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon
onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon
smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon
kosher salt
FOR THE BEEF SUYA:
- 2 pounds
sirloin steaks (about 2)
- 2 tablespoons
vegetable oil, plus more for the grill
- 3/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
- 12
skewers
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Sliced red onion, for serving (optional)
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Sliced tomatoes, for serving (optional)
Description
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Place 2 tablespoons dry roasted, unsalted peanuts, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a high-powered blender or a spice grinder. Pulse on high speed for 5 seconds. Stir with a spoon to loosen up the mixture. Repeat pulsing and stirring 2 to 3 times more, until the peanuts are ground to a powder. (Don’t over-blend or the peanuts will become oily and form a paste.)
