Suya de Lagos (Northern Nigerian Yaji Peanut-Spiced Beef Skewers with Red Onion) – Authentic Nigeria Recipe

Ingredients for Suya de Lagos (Northern Nigerian Yaji Peanut-Spiced Beef Skewers with Red Onion) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) thinly sliced beef sirloin skewers, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups crisp purple onion rings, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup ripe tomato wedges
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Nigerian Suya Yaji (roasted peanut powder
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Nigeria seasoning (ginger, garlic, cayenne, cloves))
• 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Whisk together Nigerian Suya Yaji (roasted peanut powder, ginger, garlic, cayenne, cloves), cooking oil, and sea salt in a bowl to form a fragrant Nigeria marinade.
2. Coat thinly sliced beef sirloin skewers and crisp purple onion rings thoroughly in the seasoning and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
3. Heat a cast-iron grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
4. Sear thinly sliced beef sirloin skewers and crisp purple onion rings for 4–5 minutes per side until blistered, charred at the edges, and cooked through.
5. Transfer to a warm platter, scatter with ripe tomato wedges, and serve immediately.