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Suya
Thin beef skewers are coated in peanut-rich yaji spice, grilled hot, and served with onion, tomato, and lime.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 4~360 kcal🇳🇬 Nigerian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 10 min cook 20 min rest
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating20 min
- Cooking10 min
Ingredients
4 servings
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For the skewers
- 600 gr Beef sirloin
For the yaji spice
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Roasted peanut powder
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Peanut oil
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Ground ginger
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Sweet paprika
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Onion powder
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Garlic powder
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Hot chili powder
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
For serving
- 2 adet Tomatoes
- 1 adet Red onion
- 1 adet Lime
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the beef into long, thin strips.
- 2
Mix the peanut powder, spices, salt, and peanut oil.
- 3
Coat the meat with the yaji mixture and rest for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 4
Thread the meat strips loosely onto skewers.
- 5
Heat the grill over high heat.
- 6
Cook the skewers for 2 minutes on each side, until browned but not dry.
8 min08:00 - 7
Serve hot with tomato, red onion, and lime.
💡 Tip: Cutting the beef thinly helps the spice coating cling and lets the meat cook quickly without drying.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with tomato, red onion, lime, and lettuce leaves.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
29
g protein
10
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 33%Carbs 11%Fat 56%
GI 15 · Low GIGL 2 · Low GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Peanut
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Suya make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Suya take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 10 minutes, including 20 minutes of passive resting; 55 minutes in total.Is Suya difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Suya have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 29g, carbs: 10g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Suya contain?
This recipe contains Peanut. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Suya belong to?
This recipe belongs to Nigerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Suya need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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