Ghanaian
Suya BBQ
African Marinade for Meat or Vegetables
Suya is a popular grilling spice blend in West African cuisine, particularly in Nigeria and Ghana. Use it with meat or vegetables.
For the authentic seasoning, add ground peanuts and chilies to taste.
Suya Spice Blend
Ginger, garlic, onion, black pepper, nutmeg, cloves
Ghanaian Suya BBQ for Meat or Vegetables
Suya is a popular grilling spice blend in West African cuisine, particularly in Nigeria and Ghana. Use it with meat or vegetables. For the authentic seasoning, add ground peanuts and chilies to taste. In any case, you can enjoy the bold suya flavor with our suya spice blend. The chutney blend is hot. Use it to taste or double the ingredients for less heat.
Ingredients
Suya BBQ
- 1.5 lbs grill meat [1]
- 12 skewers [2] (optionally)
- 1-2 tsp ground peanuts (optionally)
- 1-2 tsp chili powder (optionally)
Suya Culinary Spice Kit
- Ginger, garlic, onion, black pepper, nutmeg, cloves
Chutney
- 10 oz mango flesh [3]
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 bell pepper [4]
- 1/2 cup sugar [5] (or less to taste)
- 1/2 cup vinegar [6]
Chutney Culinary Spice Kit
- Garlic, coriander, cinnamon, onion, cumin, turmeric, curry leaves, fenugreek, cilantro, ginger, yellow mustard, cardamom, black pepper, chilies, bay leaves, nutmeg, cloves
Instructions
Suya BBQ
- Cut meat or substitute into slices or strips, about 0.5 inches thin.
- If using strips, thread them on skewers [2].
- In a CONTAINER, mix Suya spices with 2 tbsp oil.
- Optionally, add ground peanuts and/or chilies to taste.
- Add meat or substitute.
- Let it marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
- Grill meat or substitute or fry it in hot oil.
Chutney
- Chop mango and bell pepper into bite-size pieces.
- In a small POT, add all ingredients with Chutney spices (all or to taste) and 1/2 cup of water. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil.
- Cook without a lid for 20 to 40 minutes over low heat until the ingredients are tender and the chutney thickened.
- Occasionally, check if there is enough liquid. If necessary, add 1 tbsp of water at a time.
- Serve Suya BBQ with chutney and a selection of sides.
- Enjoy!
Notes
[1]
- Any grill meat works well that can be cut into slices or strips.
- Or substitute meat with eggplant, zucchini, or firm tofu.