Classic Suya

Name: Classic Suya
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill; 1 small flank steak (about 1 1/4 pounds); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 medium red onion, sliced; 1/4 cup Suya Spice Mix, recipe follows, plus more for serving; 1 pint grape tomatoes; 1 English cucumber, sliced; Sliced baguette, for serving; 1 cup unsalted roasted peanuts; 2 to 3 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 to 3 teaspoons ground cayenne; 1 to 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 to 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt

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Suya is a popular Nigerian dish that gets its flavor from a peanut-based spice blend. Each suya blend is unique to the person making it, so adjust the spice and heat to what you enjoy.

Level: Easy

Total: 30 min
Active: 25 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 30 min
Active: 25 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill

1 small flank steak (about 1 1/4 pounds)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 medium red onion, sliced

1/4 cup Suya Spice Mix, recipe follows, plus more for serving

1 pint grape tomatoes

1 English cucumber, sliced

Sliced baguette, for serving

Suya Spice Mix:

1 cup unsalted roasted peanuts

2 to 3 teaspoons ground ginger

1 to 3 teaspoons ground cayenne

1 to 2 teaspoons onion powder

1 to 2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush the grill grates with oil.
Season the steak lightly with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until the steak is charred on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.
Cut the rested flank steak into small cubes (about 1/2 inch in diameter). Transfer to a bowl and add the red onion. Sprinkle with the Suya Spice Mix and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss well.
Pile the steak and onion on a serving platter and add the tomatoes and cucumber in a pile. Sprinkle with more Suya Spice Mix and serve with sliced baguette.

Suya Spice Mix:

Yield: about 1 scant cup

Put the peanuts in a blender or electric spice grinder and pulse until fine and powdery but not pasty. Add the ginger, cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder and salt as desired and blend just to combine. Transfer to an airtight container. The suya spice will keep for several weeks in a cool, dry place.