You know I love sharing all my secrets and super yummy no-fail recipes. This is my signature Suya Spice Seasoning. Suya spice is a staple in African cuisine and is used to season skewed beef, chicken, and more.
Suya is commonly a street food where I'm from; it is also a savoury and spicy meat that can be enjoyed as a snack or appetizer. There is always that inviting flavour each time I walk the streets; that smoky suya flavour from the grills always makes me drool and tempted to buy every time my mom taught me how to make Suya spice, and it's a staple in my house as a snack or for movie nights.
This question always comes up whenever I make suya for my friends: "Where did you buy your suya spice?". I will smile and say, "My secret recipe," and of 0fcourse, I will share the recipe with them. Trust me, many have tasted and approved this recipe and will be your favourite too.
You might be confused between Suya and Suya Spice. Suya is the charcoal grilled beef or chicken seasoned with suya spice, while suya spice is the seasoning.
What is Suya Spice?
Suya Spice is a smoky, spicy and peanut mix that is exceptionally delectable and inviting. It can be used as a rub or powder dip. Suya is mostly charcoal grilled, but nowadays, oven and BBQ methods are being used, but trust me, it still tastes perfect.
Here is what you need:
- Roasted peanut powder: Either roughly blend or process peanuts to be coarse. Be careful not to over-blend; it will become peanut butter.
- Hot pepper powder: Use any hot peppers like chilli, scotch bonnets or habanero. Adjust to your own spicy level. I used Cayenne pepper
- Smoked paprika: I will emphasize on smoked paprika because of the smoky flavor.
- Whitepepper
- Bouillon powder: Any seasoning powder works.
- Garlic Powder
- Contry onion; I never miss this, it's also called rondelles. With small round shapes found in Cameroon and some parts of Africa. You can get this from any African grocery store. But you can skip if hard to get.
- Cloves powder: It's pungent smell is perfect for suya spice.
What tools to use:
- You will need coffee grinder , food processor, or food chopper.
- Air tight containers
How to preserve Suya Spice:
In an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. Can stay for up to 1 year.
Homemade Suya Spice
Equipment
- Ninja Chopper or any chopper
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Ground Peanuts Patched or roasted,
- 3 tablespoon Hot Pepper Powder adjust according to spicy level, I used Cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Whitepepper
- 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Blackpepper
- ¼ teaspoon Cloves
- 1 tablespoon Bouillon Powder or any seasoning powder
- 2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoon Contry Onion More for extra flavor if need be
Instructions
- Blend the roasted peanuts roughly using a chopper, processor or blender until it's coarse looking. Be careful not to over blend, like will become peanut butter. That isn't the consistency you want.
- Transfer roughly ground peanuts into a bowl and combine the rest of the ingredients. Use a spoon to mix until perfectly combined.
- Transfer to an airtight container or use immediatly.
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Bilikis says
Thanks for the recipe ma