West African Suya with a unique twist of fragrant jerk rub and a creamy peanut sauce.
Did you know?
The word "Suya" comes from the Hausa culture of West Africa and means "roast meat."
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
Steps
- In a bowl, mix together the cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Season the beef cubes with the spice mixture and oil. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, heat the garlic, ginger, peanut butter, honey, water, salt, and black pepper.
- 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.
- 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.
- To serve, plate the grilled beef cubes and drizzle with the sauce.
Add some extra love
For a special twist, you can brush the beef cubes with honey before grilling for an extra sweet flavor.
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