Suya Spice Recipe

Suya Spice Recipe

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Make suya spice (yaji), the bold Nigerian blend of peanuts, chili, ginger, and garlic - it's spicy, nutty, and perfect for suya skewers or daily cooking.

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Cooking tools:

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  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
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  • Spoon
  • Airtight container

Ingredients

  • ½ cup roasted unsalted peanuts (or use ¼ cup peanut powder)
  • 3 tablespoons cayenne (or use ground bird’s eye chilies if you can, or Nigerian hot chili powder - replace with paprika for milder)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves (or nutmeg)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Maggi or Knorr bouillon powder (optional, but traditional)

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