Cameroon Suya Recipes

SUYA (SPICY BEEF ON A STICK)

Steps:

• Soak the skewers for at least 20 minutes totally submerged in water before using it to prevent burns.
• In a medium bowl, mix garlic powder, onion power, smoked paprika, white pepper, cayenne pepper, hot ground pepper and bouillon/maggi. Place it a Ziploc bag and set aside
• Peel roasted peanuts, and then grind in a coffee grinder with skin on, until finely crushed. Do not grind the peanuts into paste. Add the ground peanuts and the oil into spice mixture.
• Slice the steak into strips and thread on a skewer
• Rub the steak skewer with spice mixture; on both sides. Marinade for at least 30 minutes
• Grill over medium high heat, until desired doneness
• Serve warm with Pepper sauce and slices of tomatoes and onions.

BEEF SUYA

Steps:

• Place peanuts in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Add paprika, onion powder, ginger, pepper flakes and garlic powder; pulse until combined., Place beef in a large bowl or shallow dish. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat. Add peanut mixture; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours. Drain beef, discarding marinade., Thread beef onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until beef reaches desired doneness, 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with onion, tomato and cilantro.

NIGERIAN SUYA

Steps:

• Mix ground peanuts, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, ginger, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a bowl.
• Combine spice mixture and beef in a resealable plastic bag; shake until well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place beef, bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms in alternating order onto skewers.
• Cook on the preheated grill, flipping once, until meat is browned and vegetables are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.

CAMEROON SUYA

Steps:

• Trim the steak of any fat and then cut into thin strips. Place in a bowl or shallow dish.
• Mix the sugar, garlic powder, spices and onion salt together. Add the crushed peanuts, then add this mixture to the steak. Mix well so that the spices are worked into the meat.
• Thread the steak onto 6 satay sticks, pushing the meat close together (almost so it resembles ribbon candy, if you can picture how that looks).
• Place in a shallow dish, cover loosely with foil and allow to marinate in a cool place for a few hours.
• Preheat the grill (or broiler). Brush the meat with a little vegetable oil and then cook over moderate heat for about 15 minutes or until evenly brown.

CAMEROON SUYA

Steps:

• Cut the steak into strips.
• Place in a bowl with all other ingredients and rub in well.
• Thread the steak strips onto soaked wooden skewers.
• Ensure they are all well covered with nuts and spice.
• Brush each skewer with oil and grill over a medium high heat on the BBQ until cooked through.
• Enjoy with a satay sauce or a sweet chili sauce.