🍲 **Delicious Suya with Homemade Spice 🌶️**

This tasty suya recipe features tender beef marinated in a flavorful homemade spice blend. Perfect for grilling, this dish is a must-try for anyone looking to explore the rich flavors of West African cuisine!

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🌍 **What Is Suya?**

Suya is a popular street food in Nigeria and other West African countries, consisting of skewered and grilled meat, typically seasoned with a spicy peanut-based spice mix. It's often served with sliced onions and tomatoes, making it a delicious and satisfying meal.

🧾 **Ingredients**

**Base:**

- 500g sirloin or ribeye beef (or any tender beef cut)

- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or any preferred oil)

- 1 teaspoon onion powder

- 1 teaspoon garlic powder

- 2 chicken bouillon cubes

- Salt to taste

- Skewers (optional)

**Suya Spice (Optional):**

- 100g kulikuli (or peanut powder)

- 2-3 uda seeds (alligator pepper)

- 1-2 ehuru seeds (calabash nutmeg)

- 1 teaspoon ginger powder

- 1 teaspoon onion powder

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 1 teaspoon chili powder

- 1 teaspoon garlic powder

👩‍🍳 **Step-by-Step Instructions**

1. **Prepare the Beef:**

- Tenderize the beef by placing it on a chopping board, covering it with cling film, and pounding it with a meat mallet until thinner and more tender.

- Cut the beef against the grain into bite-sized pieces.

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2. **Marinate the Beef:**

- In a bowl, mix together vegetable oil, onion powder, garlic powder, chicken bouillon cubes, and salt.

- Pour the marinade over the beef and massage it deeply into the meat.

- Cover with cling film and let it marinate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.

3. **Prepare the Skewers:**

- Soak wooden skewers in water for about 4 hours or overnight to prevent burning while grilling.

4. **Assemble the Skewers:**

- Thread the marinated beef onto the skewers, ensuring they are not overcrowded. If you don’t have skewers, you can lay the beef on a tray.

5. **Apply the Suya Spice:**

- Pat the suya spice onto the beef, ensuring it is well distributed.

6. **Roast the Beef:**

- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

- Place the skewers on a roasting rack over a tray to catch drippings.

- Roast in the oven for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking.

7. **Make the Suya Spice:**

- In a pan over medium heat, lightly roast the calabash nutmeg and uda seeds for 2-3 minutes to activate their flavors.

- Crush the kulikuli in a bag using a meat mallet until crumbled.

- Grind the kulikuli with the roasted spices in a mill until combined (be careful not to over-grind).

- Combine the rest of the suya spice ingredients and mix well.

🍽️ **How to Serve**

Serve the grilled suya hot, garnished with sliced onions and tomatoes. It pairs wonderfully with flatbreads or rice.

💡 **Pro Tips**

- For the best flavor, marinate the beef overnight.

- If you can’t find kulikuli, peanut powder can be used, but the flavor will differ.

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- Adjust the spice levels according to your preference by adding more or less chili powder.

🔥 **Why You’ll Love This**

This suya recipe is not only easy to make but also bursting with flavor. The homemade spice blend elevates the dish, making it a delightful treat for gatherings or a cozy night in. Enjoy the authentic taste of West African cuisine right in your kitchen!