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West African Suya

Name: West African Suya
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 450g beef cubes; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 2 tbsp oil; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 cm ginger (minced); 1/4 cup peanut butter; 2 tbsp honey; 60 ml water; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp sesame oil

West African Suya with a unique twist of fragrant jerk rub and a creamy peanut sauce.

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

30 min

Total Time

60 min

Servings

West African suya is a classic street food snack from the region. This version has a unique twist with fragrant jerk rub on the meats and a delicious creamy peanut sauce. The marinade is the key to giving this suya a dynamic flavor, made with a combination of cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder and onion powder. Grilling the suya on a charcoal grill or over hot coals will add an extra layer of smokiness to the dish.

Ingredients

450g beef cubes
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 tbsp oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cm ginger (minced)
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tbsp honey
60 ml water
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions

1
In a bowl, mix together the cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2
Season the beef cubes with the spice mixture and oil. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3
In a small saucepan, heat the garlic, ginger, peanut butter, honey, water, salt, and black pepper.
4
Heat a charcoal grill or hot coals, and place the beef cubes on the grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked through.
5
In the meantime, heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the sauce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
6
To serve, plate the grilled beef cubes and drizzle with the sauce.

Chef's Tip

For a special twist, you can brush the beef cubes with honey before grilling for an extra sweet flavor.

Fun Fact

The word "Suya" comes from the Hausa culture of West Africa and means "roast meat."

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