Suya Spice Mix Recipes

SUYA SPICE MIX

Steps:

• Using an electric blender, grind the alligator peppers, African nutmeg and grains of Selim until smooth. You can also use a pestle & mortar or a grinding stone ware which is what was used originally in the olden days.
• Crush in the kulikuli balls or peanut powder and give it a quick blitz just so it's well combined.
• Heat a dry pan over medium heat and pour in the combined mixture with the other seasonings (ginger, garlic, chilli powder, smoked paprika powder and salt ).
• Using a wooden spoon, toss the spice mixture in the pan for about 5 minutes or until you can smell a pungent aroma.
• Turn the heat off, set the pan aside and let it cool.
• Store the spice mixture in a jar. (You can use it immediately or store in a cool & dry area)

SUYA SPICE RECIPE (YAJI)

Steps:

• Measure out the ingredients.
• Add all the ingredients in a dry mill and blend till it comes together.
• Pour in an airtight container or spice jar and it's ready to use.

HOW TO MAKE SUYA SPICE

Steps:

• Remove shells and skins from roasted peanuts, if necessary.
• Use a mortar & pestle or food processor to grind them into a fine powder.
• Add the other spices to the peanuts. Mix well.
• Divide the peanut-spice mix into two parts, putting half in one bowl and half in another.
• Use one bowl to dip the meat and coat it. The other bowl should be used while the meat is being grilled.
• Finished.

BEEF SUYA

Steps:

• Place peanuts in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Add paprika, onion powder, ginger, pepper flakes and garlic powder; pulse until combined., Place beef in a large bowl or shallow dish. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat. Add peanut mixture; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours. Drain beef, discarding marinade., Thread beef onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until beef reaches desired doneness, 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with onion, tomato and cilantro.

SUYA SPICE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Crush the peanuts into a fine powder using a mortal and pestle, or a food processor. The result should look like a fine crumble.
• To remove the excess oil from the peanuts, lay a clean paper towel on top of the kitchen counter, and spread the peanut crumble over the surface of the paper towel, just big enough to ensure that it will all be covered by the base of a large pot. Once the crumble has been spread, place a second paper towel on top of it, followed by a heavy-bottomed pot, and any additional weight you can find (canned items do a good job here). Allow to sit for 30 to 60 minutes.
• Place dried out peanut crumble in a small bowl, Add the remaining spices and stir to combine.
• The suya spice can be used on a variety of meat either during preparation before grilling or once the cooking process has been completed, to top cooked skewers of meat.

OVEN ROASTED SUYA SPICED CHICKEN - AFROVITALITYEATS

Steps:

• Rinse and dry drumsticks with a paper towel. In a bowl, combine chicken, oil, salt and suya spice mix. Use your hands and thoroughly mix everything, ensuring drumsticks are well coated. Add more of the spice mix if needed ( Bigger drumsticks)
• Preheat oven to 400 and bake until golden brown and no trace of pink (Especially near the bone). About 45 minutes. Rotate half way through baking to get both sides of the chicken.
• Serve with pepper sauce , with a sprinkle of Suya spice.

CLASSIC SUYA

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush the grill grates with oil.
• Season the steak lightly with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until the steak is charred on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Cut the rested flank steak into small cubes (about 1/2 inch in diameter). Transfer to a bowl and add the red onion. Sprinkle with the Suya Spice Mix and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss well.
• Pile the steak and onion on a serving platter and add the tomatoes and cucumber in a pile. Sprinkle with more Suya Spice Mix and serve with sliced baguette.
• Put the peanuts in a blender or electric spice grinder and pulse until fine and powdery but not pasty. Add the ginger, cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder and salt as desired and blend just to combine. Transfer to an airtight container. The suya spice will keep for several weeks in a cool, dry place.