SUYA SPICES
4 Reasons to Try Suya!
Suya is a well-known Nigerian
grilled meat dish that can be found in almost any eatery in the country. This
dish can be made with various types of meats including chicken, fish and beef.
If you are interested in trying out exotic dishes from around the world, then
suya is a must do! And you don’t even have to travel to Nigeria to taste it; it
can be readily recreated in your kitchen itself no matter which part of the
world you are in!
Those who have already had a taste of suya will need no further
convincing, but if you haven’t yet been introduced to the delights of West
African cuisine, then here are 4 reasons to try suya today!
It’s easy
Sometimes, making a dish that is from a cuisine that is alien to
us can be a daunting task. You might come across strange and peculiar
ingredients which you’ve never heard of before. What’s more, you might really
not be inclined to pick up a whole set of ingredients just to make one dish –
and then have them sitting idly in your pantry till well past their expiry
dates. Been there, done that.
However, for making suya at home, all you need is a small box of
Ataro suya spice rub. This innocuous little box contains all the key
ingredients that go into making an excellent suya. Not only that, the suya
spice rub is a truly multipurpose powder. It can be used in a variety of
different ways including in curries, salads, soups and what not! So you don’t
have to worry about using up the spice mix at all; trust me, it will be over in
no time!
It’s healthy
Suya is a great way to incorporate more protein into your diet.
Added to the fact that suya is not fried but rather grilled, any excess fat
tends to drip away from the meat whilst grilling. So if you are health
conscious or are trying to lose weight, then you can enjoy your suya without
any guilt! And let me tell you, it isn’t often that something so yummy is
actually also rather tasty!
It’s quick
Food is important in life but frankly, I do believe that there is
more to life than sweating and slaving away in the kitchen. I am a great fan of
quick recipes and suya surely falls into that category. Marinating the meat
with the suya spice for a decent amount of time is important to allow the
flavours to seep in but I assure you that the actual cooking time is very less
for suya.
It’s impressive
If you
are having some friends over for a fun night in, I guarantee that a plate of
hot suya which you’ve freshly made will simply blow their minds! You will be
instantly elevated to the status of culinary goddess in your circle!
Chicken Suya Recipe
Suya is a
Nigerian word for a special roadside barbeque. Every evening, most people all
over the country queue up on the roadside to buy Suya for their family. It is
usually prepared by the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria and it is loved by
Nigerians.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time :
30 minutes
Serves :
3
Ingredients
450g of
marinated chicken breasts
1
tablespoon of Ataro Chicken Rub
2
tablespoons of sunflower or olive oil, to drizzle
1 small
red onion, thinly sliced
1 medium
fresh tomatoes, deseeded and sliced (or 1 medium red pepper, sliced)
Ataro
Suya Spice to taste.
Directions
Rinse the
chicken under cold water and place in a bowl.
Sprinkle
the Suya Rub on both sides of the chicken and drizzle your oil on top.
Now bring
the grill or barbecue to a medium heat.
Place the
chicken onto the grill or barbecue, and cook for 15 – 20 minutes, on each side
(it is important to make sure your chicken is cooked all the way through, you
can check this by cutting into the middle of one of your pieces and checking
the meat isn’t pink. If it is pink, cook for a few more minutes)
While the
chicken is cooking, the Suya Spice will deeply penetrate into the meat, giving
it its unique West African flavour.
(This is
a good time to prepare your choice of garnish – I use onions and sliced fresh
tomatoes or peppers. You can serve these raw or cooked. So, take this time to
wash, chop and set aside (or steam,) as preferred.)
When the
chicken is thoroughly cooked, and the smells are mouth watering, place it onto
a large serving dish, and garnish with onions and sliced fresh tomatoes or
peppers, as preferred.
For extra
flavour, sprinkle some of the suya
spice over the finished
meal.
Serve
while it is still hot.
Tips
Use
pre-marinated chicken, or marinate it yourself by rubbing Ataro chicken rub (to
taste) into the chicken and allowing it to sink in for at least 2 hours before
grilling.
You can
grill beef or salmon suya in the same manner, outlined below.
For an
extra bite, serve this dish with chilli sauce.
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