Would you like to make your own Suya spice so that you can be sure of the content? You will begin by gathering the ingredients listed here.
For the records, Suya spice is a popular West African spice blend used to season grilled or roasted meat, typically beef or chicken.
It has a unique flavour profile that is savoury, spicy, and slightly tangy.
Here’s a simple recipe for making Suya spice at home:
Ingredients For Suya Spice
- 1/2 cup peanuts, roasted and unsalted
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons ground cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons ground dried red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon salt (add based on health need)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) We do not recommend processed sugar intake
- 1 tablespoon bouillon powder or home made seasoning (optional). We do not also recommend processed seasoning intake
How To Make Suya Spice
Basically, you have to begin with processing the items that need to be processed into powder form.
1. Roast The Peanuts
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread the peanuts on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven for about 10-12 minutes until they are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let them cool.
Also, you can fry your peanuts with a pan with any powder of choice.
2. Grind The Peanuts
Once the peanuts are cooled, place them in a food processor or a spice grinder and grind them into a fine powder.
You can also use the dry part of your blender if you have it.
3. Mix The Spices
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground peanuts with all the other spices, including paprika, ginger, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and bouillon powder or home made natural seasoning.
Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
4. Store The Suya Spice
Transfer the Suya spice blend to an airtight container and store it in a cool, dry place.
It can be stored for up to 3 months.
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If you will love to, you can add little beetroot. Note that that could add little re-like colour to your spice.
There are other sexual boosting spice to also try.
How To Use
To use the Suya spice, simply rub it onto your choice of meat, such as beef or chicken, before grilling or roasting. That way, you make the meat absorb the spice and give it an amazing taste.
You can also use it as a seasoning for vegetables, tofu, or other protein sources for a flavourful African twist.
Note: Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes to your desired level of spiciness.
You can also adjust the salt and sugar to suit your taste preferences.