Suya

Suya

Spicy skewered meat, typically beef, coated with a peanut-based spice mix called yaji. It's a popular street food throughout Nigeria and West Africa.

NigerianGrilledNorthern Nigeria

Plating Techniques

Landscape Arrangement

This technique arranges suya skewers in a linear, horizontal presentation that showcases the meat's charred exterior and juicy interior.

Suya with Landscape Arrangement plating

Step 1 of 6

Select a rectangular or oval plate with ample space.

Ingredients

  • Beef (sirloin or ribeye)
  • Yaji spice mix (ground peanuts, chili pepper, ginger, garlic)
  • Vegetable oil
  • Onions
  • Tomatoes
  • Fresh chili peppers

About Suya

Spicy skewered meat, typically beef, coated with a peanut-based spice mix called yaji. It's a popular street food throughout Nigeria and West Africa.

Origin

Northern Nigeria

Category

nigerian

Type

grilled