Suya

By AfripasspotPublished 27 Mar 2026
Also known as: Ram suya, Cow suya, Goat suya, grilled meat, nama, beef suya, suya, tsire

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Suya

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Description

Origin

West Africa

Time to Prepare

40

Avg. Price per Plate

$2

Nutritional Value

  • Protein
  • healthy fats
  • iron
  • zinc
  • vitamin B12
  • antioxidants

Suya General Recipe Recipe

Name: Suya General Recipe

Origin: Northern Nigeria

Ingredients:

  • Meat of choice
  • ground peanuts
  • dried pepper
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • paprika
  • seasoning cubes
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • onions
  • tomatoes

Steps:

  1. Slice the meat into thin strips
  2. Prepare the yaji spice by mixing ground peanuts, pepper, ginger, garlic, and seasoning
  3. Coat the meat thoroughly with the spice mixture
  4. Thread the meat onto skewers
  5. Preheat a charcoal grill
  6. Grill the meat while turning regularly until cooked and slightly charred
  7. Serve hot with sliced onions and tomatoes

Ram suya Recipe

Name: Ram suya

Origin: Northern Nigeria

Ingredients:

  • Ram meat
  • ground peanuts
  • dried pepper
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • seasoning cubes
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • onions

Steps:

  1. Slice ram meat thinly
  2. Coat with yaji spice mixture
  3. Skewer the meat
  4. Grill over charcoal while turning frequently
  5. Cook until juicy and slightly charred
  6. Serve hot with onions

Beef suya or Cow suya Recipe

Name: Beef suya or Cow suya

Origin: Northern Nigeria

Ingredients:

  • Beef
  • ground peanuts
  • dried pepper
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • seasoning cubes
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • onions
  • tomatoes

Steps:

  1. Slice beef into thin strips
  2. Mix with yaji spice
  3. Thread onto skewers
  4. Grill over charcoal turning evenly
  5. Cook until tender and slightly crisp
  6. Serve with onions and tomatoes

Goat suya Recipe

Name: Goat suya

Origin: Northern Nigeria

Ingredients:

  • Goat meat
  • ground peanuts
  • dried pepper
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • seasoning cubes
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • onions

Steps:

  1. Slice the goat meat thinly
  2. Coat with spice mixture
  3. Thread onto skewers
  4. Grill slowly over charcoal while turning
  5. Brush lightly with oil to keep moist
  6. Cook until tender and slightly charred
  7. Serve hot

Oven or Air fryer suya preparation method Recipe

Name: Oven or Air fryer suya preparation method

Origin: Northern Nigeria

Ingredients:

  • You can use any of the ingredients listed in the other recipes using the steps below

Steps:

  1. Preheat oven or air fryer
  2. Place seasoned skewered meat on a tray
  3. Cook at medium high heat turning halfway through
  4. Allow slight browning for flavour
  5. Serve hot with onions and pepper

Pefect For

  • Evening street food
  • casual gatherings
  • celebrations
  • festive periods

Perfect Drinks Pairings

  • Zobo
  • Kunu
  • Fura da Nono
  • soft drinks
  • fruit juice

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