Recipe for Grilled Beef in West Africa. This is my interpretation of West African grilled beef skewers, known as suya. A simple and quick marinade turns a sirloin steak into a mouthwatering dish that is ideal for grilling.
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| Prep Time: | Cook Time: | Marinate Time: | Total Time: | Servings: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 10 mins | 2 hrs | 2 hrs 30 mins | 8 |
Originally intended as a geographically appropriate main course to serve with a batch of Jollof rice, this incredibly flavorful West African-style skewer quickly became my new favorite beef marinade.
How to Prepare Suya
Below is the comprehensive suya recipe, along with some chef’s notes:
The secret to the entire process is peanut butter, which may not be the first ingredient that comes to mind when thinking of traditional meat marinades, but it truly shines in this recipe.
Perfect caramelization: To be honest, I was a little skeptical when I first tried it because I was afraid the peanut butter would burn on the hot grill. Burnt nuts don’t taste good. However, it manages to caramelize and brown beautifully rather than burning. Sure, I thought this looked fantastic, but the flavor and texture were even better.
Taste that appeals to a crowd: The flavor is distinct, yet it also feels cozy and familiar. I mentioned in the video that grilling brings back memories of some of my favorite foods from some of my favorite places, and I plan to do it again soon.
In addition, I would like to try the more traditional approach, which substitutes ground peanuts for peanut butter. However, I thought this version was fantastic in the interim. I sincerely hope you will try it shortly. Have fun!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1/2 small yellow onion, grated
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (or 1 1/2 teaspoons fine table salt)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 2 pounds top sirloin steak cut into 1.5-inch cubes
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mix peanut butter, grated onion, tomato paste, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne, black pepper, and powdered ginger. Blend until thoroughly blended.
- Place the steak pieces in the bowl with the marinade and toss to fully coat. Refrigerate the marinated food for approximately two hours while covered.
- Set an outside coal grill to high heat and give the grates a quick oiling.
- Large metal skewers should be threaded with marinated steak pieces.
- Grill for five to six minutes on each side, or until done, over hot white coals 카지노사이트.