Suya

Thin skewers of beef rubbed with a peanut and chilli spice blend (yaji) and grilled until charred.

Ingredients

• 600 g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp ground roasted peanuts
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 red onion and 2 tomatoes, sliced, to serve

Method

1. Mix the peanuts, paprika, cayenne, ginger, garlic powder, onion powder and salt to make the spice rub.
2. Coat the beef in the oil, then in most of the spice mix. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Thread onto skewers and grill or griddle over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until charred.
4. Dust with the remaining spice mix and serve with raw onion and tomato.