"Suya is a popular street food in Nigeria - a shish kebab usually prepared using strips of skewered beef coated with suya spice (a.k.a. 'yaji') and oil, and then grilled over charcoal. It is normally sold wrapped in old newspaper and is a firm favourite among consumers across the nation. Various spice mixes exist; this is my take on it."
Tomi
Suya Spiced Vegetable Kebabs
Ingredients
- abundant mix of chunky vegetables (I used red onion, mixed bell peppers & mushrooms here)
- 3 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 cup roasted peanuts (finely ground)
- 1 tbsp corriander seeds
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp all spice
- 1 tbsp red chilli powder or cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
Contributed by Tomi
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Serves 3 people
Instructions
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To make the the suya spice, place the roasted peanuts, spices and salt in a pestle and mortar and grind to a smooth powder. Alternatively, you could place them in a plastic bag, seal and crush with a blunt object such as a rolling pin.
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Place the mix of chunky vegetables in a large bowl. Drizzle on the sunflower oil and add 3/4 of the suya spice, mixing well to coat all the vegetables.
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Skewer the vegetables and line them up on a foil-lined baking tray. When you're ready to cook them, place in a preheated oven (gas mark 6) for 15 minutes until all the vegetables are cooked. Or place them on a barbecue/grill and grill as normal, turning frequently to prevent excessive charring.
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Sprinkle with the rest of the suya spice and serve hot.
Serving Suggestion
Serve with savoury rice.
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