Suya (Spiced Grilled Beef Skewers)
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SuyaSpiced Grilled Beef Skewers

Thin slices of beef coated in a nutty, peppery spice mix and grilled until smoky, charred at the edges, and juicy inside. This street-food favorite is bold, fragrant, and best served hot with onion on the side.

Prep

20m

Cook

12m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
528kcal

Calories

41g

Protein

36g

Fat

13g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4

Spice Blend

  • 120g
    Roasted Peanuts (ground)
  • 6g
    Ginger Powder
  • 6g
    Onion Powder
  • 4g
    Garlic Powder
  • 6g
    Paprika
  • 3g
    Cayenne Pepper Powder
  • 7g
    Salt

Beef

  • 600g
    Beef Sirloin (thinly sliced)
  • 25ml
    Vegetable Oil
  • 120g
    Onion (sliced)

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Method

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4 steps
  1. 01

    Grind the roasted peanuts with the ginger powder, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper powder, and salt until the mixture is fine and sandy.

  2. 02

    Rub the beef sirloin with the vegetable oil, then coat it thoroughly with the spice blend.

  3. 03

    Thread the seasoned beef sirloin onto skewers and grill at 220°C (425°F), turning as needed, until lightly charred and at least 63°C (145°F), then rest the meat for 3 minutes.

  4. 04

    Serve the skewers hot with the sliced onion alongside.

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