Suya

Name: Suya
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lb Beef, flank steak, skirt steak, or sirloin, sliced thin; 1/2 to 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Beef bouillon, powdered, or chicken bouillon, or crumbled cube; Cayenne pepper, optional; 3/4 cup Suya spice, yaji, plus more for dusting; 1 tbsp Peanut oil, or oil of choice

Recipe by Chef Lola's Kitchen on cheflolaskitchen.com

Ready in 1 hr 45 min, serves 22, 6 ingredients. African · Skewers · Snacks.

Time: 1 hr 45 min
Serves: 22
Effort: Intermediate
Calories: 137

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Ingredients

2 1/2 lb Beef, flank steak, skirt steak, or sirloin, sliced thin
1/2 to 1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Beef bouillon, powdered, or chicken bouillon, or crumbled cube
Cayenne pepper, optional
3/4 cup Suya spice, yaji, plus more for dusting
1 tbsp Peanut oil, or oil of choice

Method

8 steps. Tap one to mark it done.

Place the skewers in water to soak for a minimum of 30 minutes before use.
Cut the beef into slices about 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick, then divide into pieces roughly 2-inch in size.
Sprinkle the salt and bouillon powder over the meat. Pour in the peanut oil and blend everything thoroughly.
Cover the meat with plastic wrap or a snug lid, then let it marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour.
Slide the beef onto the skewers, placing roughly 4 to 5 pieces on each one.
Generously cover the skewered beef with the suya spice, yaji.
Bake at 400°F (204°C) for 20 minutes, turning the skewers over halfway through.
Take the meat off the skewers and serve alongside fresh slices of tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers.

Recipe by Chef Lola's Kitchen on cheflolaskitchen.com. See the original for their notes and tips.

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