THE ULTIMATE GUIDE:THE NIGERIAN STREET SNACKS;SUYA

 

Delicious Nigerian Street Suya! 🍴 Here's a step-by-step guide to making this popular Nigerian snack:

Ingredients:

- 500g thinly sliced pieces of beef, chicken, or goat meat 🍖

- 1/2 cup peanut sauce (or suya spice) 🥜

- 1/4 cup vegetable oil 💧

- 2 cloves garlic, minced 💡

- 1 teaspoon grated ginger 🌿

- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin ❀️

- 1/2 teaspoon paprika ❀️

- Salt and black pepper to taste ❗️

- 20-25 wooden skewers 🌿

- Yaji spice (optional) 🔥

Instructions:

1. Prepare the meat: Cut the meat into thin strips and place them in a bowl. 🍲

2. Mix the marinade: In a separate bowl, combine peanut sauce, vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. 🍲

3. Marinate the meat: Pour the marinade over the meat and mix well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. 🕰️

4. Thread the meat: Thread 3-4 pieces of marinated meat onto each wooden skewer. 🌿

5. Grill the suya: Grill the suya over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the meat is cooked through and slightly charred. 🔥

6. Serve: Serve the suya hot with a sprinkle of yaji spice (if using), sliced onions, tomatoes, and a side of peanut sauce for dipping. 🍴

Tips:

- Use a mixture of peanut sauce and suya spice for a more authentic flavor. 👌

- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning. 💧

- Adjust the amount of chili peppers or yaji spice to suit your desired level of spiciness. 🔥