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Suya
Northern Nigeria — Mother recipe · ar de en es fr it ja pt ru zh
Suya is a traditional Northern Nigerian dish, delicious and spiced, perfect for summer enjoyment.
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⏱️ 10 min prep + 12 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 500 g of beef cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons of Cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons of salt
- 1 tablespoon of Kano pepper
- 2 tablespoons of ginger powder
- 2 tablespoons of chili pepper powder
- 1 tablespoon of red pepper powder
- 2 tablespoons of palm oil
- 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 2 slices of red onion
- 2 slices of white onion
Method
- Cut the beef into cubes and mix with Cayenne pepper, salt, Kano pepper, ginger powder, chili pepper powder, red pepper powder, palm oil, rice vinegar, and lemon juice.
- Skewer the beef cubes onto wooden sticks.
- Light the fire and let the coals turn dark red.
- Grill the beef skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side, turning gently.
- Serve with yam and sweet potatoes.
The story
Suya is a popular dish with its origins in Northern Nigeria, believed to have been introduced during the slave trade along the Niger River.
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