Suya Beef Skewers
Suya beef skewers are a fiery West African street food classic, featuring tender sirloin steak coated in a homemade ground peanut and chilli spice rub. The Thermomix TM7 grinds unsalted roasted peanuts and blends the spice mix in seconds, delivering an authentic, aromatic marinade far superior to shop-bought blends.
About this recipe
Suya beef skewers Thermomix TM7 recipes bring the bold flavours of Nigerian street food straight to your kitchen with remarkably little effort. This all-in-one kitchen machine transforms unsalted roasted peanuts into a fine, fragrant powder in mere seconds, then blends it with chilli powder, ground ginger, curry powder, dried thyme and garlic powder into an even spice rub that clings to every strip of sirloin steak. The magic of suya lies in that signature peanut crust: nutty, smoky and fiery all at once, with charred edges and juicy beef inside. Traditionally, achieving the right peanut texture requires a mortar, patience and elbow grease, but the TM7 grinding function delivers a consistently fine powder without oily clumps. These skewers are perfect as a spectacular starter for a dinner party, a quick weeknight main course from the grill pan, or the centrepiece of a summer barbecue. If you have been searching for an authentic African-inspired recipe for your Thermomix TM7, this one delivers restaurant-quality spice blending at home.
Preparation tips
- Cut the sirloin steaks into thin, even strips so the peanut spice rub coats every surface and the meat cooks quickly and evenly on the skewers; uneven thickness leads to tough, overcooked edges.
- For deeper flavour, rub the spice-coated beef with a little vegetable oil and let it marinate in the fridge for at least an hour, or overnight, so the ginger and chilli penetrate the meat thoroughly.
- If you have young guests or prefer milder food, reduce the chilli powder by half and add extra roasted peanuts for a gentler, nuttier suya crust while keeping the curry and thyme aromas intact.
Recipe variations
- Chicken suya: swap the sirloin for chicken thigh fillets cut into cubes, keep the same peanut and chilli rub, and grill until golden; the thigh meat stays wonderfully juicy under the nutty crust.
- Vegetarian suya: coat thick slices of firm aubergine or halloumi in the same ground peanut spice mix and grill until charred; the crust crisps beautifully on cheese and vegetables alike.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fine grinding of the roasted peanuts in seconds gives the suya rub its signature powdery crust without a mortar and pestle. [Multi-Function]
- Quickly mixing chilli powder, ginger and curry powder with the ground peanuts creates an evenly balanced spice blend for every skewer. [Built-in Scale]
- Heating the spice blend with vegetable oil releases the aromatics, deepening the flavour before it touches the sirloin strips. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing the vegetable oil and stock cube directly in the bowl keeps the marinade ratios consistent every single time you make suya. [Time Savings]
- Chopping the sirloin against the grain is simplified by preparing an even spice coating that seasons the beef uniformly before grilling. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- sirloin steaks
- roasted peanuts, unsalted
- ground black pepper
- dried thyme
- chilli powder
- ground ginger
- garlic powder
- chicken stock cube
- curry powder
- vegetable oil