Nigerian Suya

1Preparation

1. Grind the roasted peanuts coarsely and mix with the rest of the yaji ingredients.
2. Freeze the beef for 30 minutes, then slice it very thin across the grain.
3. Rub the beef with the oil and then the yaji on all sides, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. Thread the slices onto skewers.

2Cooking

1. Heat a grill or grill pan over very high heat.

   🔥 high heat⏱ 3 min timer
2. Grill the skewers for 3–4 minutes per side until the edges brown and the yaji caramelizes.

   🔥 high heat⏱ 8 min timer

3Serving

1. Serve the skewers hot with onion rings, tomato and an extra sprinkle of yaji.

💡 Tips & common mistakes

• Slice the beef very thin and across the grain; thick slices turn tough (the common mistake).
• Grill fast over high heat; long cooking dries the meat out.

🔁 Substitutions

• No peanuts? Use natural peanut butter, less of it, with a little oil.