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Nigeria
Sold after dark at suya spots throughout northern Nigeria. The wrapping in newspaper is part of the tradition.
Northern Nigerian spiced meat skewers — thin beef seasoned with kuli-kuli ground roasted peanut and spices, grilled over charcoal. Nigeria's most popular street food.
Prep
20 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
405 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
600gbeef sirloin, very thinly sliced
100gground roasted peanuts kuli-kuli
1 tspginger
1 tsppaprika
1 tsponion powder
1 tspgarlic powder
chilli powderto taste
raw onion, tomato and cabbageto serve
Method
1
Mix peanut powder with all spices. Coat beef slices thoroughly.
2
Thread onto skewers. Grill over charcoal, turning, 8-10 minutes.
3
Serve wrapped in newspaper with raw vegetables.
Chef's Tip
The peanut coating must be thorough — bare patches burn rather than char.
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