Name: Suya
Prep time: 150 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 160 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Africa, Nigerian, Authentic
Ingredients: 1 cup salted peanuts; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 beef tri-tip roast or beef top sirloin steak (2 pounds), thinly sliced against the grain; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 medium onion, cut into wedges; 1 large tomato, cut into wedges; Fresh cilantro leaves

Spice up your party platters with beef suya, a beloved West African street food. These skewers of perfectly grilled thin slices of marinated beef are a smoky, spicy and utterly delicious dish for any occasion.

Ingredients

1 cup salted peanuts

1 tablespoon paprika

2 teaspoons onion powder

2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 beef tri-tip roast or beef top sirloin steak (2 pounds), thinly sliced against the grain

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 teaspoon salt

1 medium onion, cut into wedges

1 large tomato, cut into wedges

Fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

1 Make the suya seasoning

2 Place the peanuts in a food processor, and process until finely chopped. Add the paprika, onion powder, ginger, pepper flakes, cayenne pepper and garlic powder, and pulse until combined.

3 Marinate the beef

4 Place the beef in a large bowl or shallow dish. Drizzle with canola oil, sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Add the peanut mixture, and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate the beef for two hours. Drain the meat, and discard the marinade. Editor's Tip: For an extra layer of flavor, let the beef marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

5 Prepare the skewers and grill

6 Thread the beef onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until the meat reaches desired doneness, 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with onion, tomato and cilantro.