The Nigerian Suya Spice Mix

 This recipe originally from: https://immaculateruemu.com/nigerian-suya-spice-mix/

Suya Spice Mix

Immaculate Ruému

INGREDIENTS

200 g 1 ½ KuliKuli Balls (Peanut flour as substitute)

5 Tbsp Ginger Powder

3 Tbsp Garlic Powder

6 Tbsp Smoked Paprika Powder

12 Strands Grains Of Selim Pods (seeded) (Star anise as substitute will not give the exact taste but it is a close resemblance of flavour)

7 African Nutmeg (1 Classic nutmeg as substitute will not give the exact taste, but it will give a close resemblance)

1 whole Alligator Pepper Pod Seeds (about 1 Tbsp seeds)

1 Tbsp Hot Chili Powder (preferably dried/smoked habanero or scotch bonnet peppers powder. Cayenne pepper also makes a great substitute)

1 Tsp Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Using an electric blender, grind the alligator peppers, African nutmeg and grains of Selim until smooth. You can also use a pestle & mortar or a grinding stone ware which is what was used originally in the olden days.

Crush in the kulikuli balls or peanut powder and give it a quick blitz just so it’s well combined.

Heat a dry pan over medium heat and pour in the combined mixture with the other seasonings (ginger, garlic, chilli powder, smoked paprika powder and salt ).

Using a wooden spoon, toss the spice mixture in the pan for about 5 minutes or until you can smell a pungent aroma.

Turn the heat off, set the pan aside and let it cool.

Store the spice mixture in a jar. (You can use it immediately or store in a cool & dry area)

NOTES

This spice mixture can be used as an all-purpose seasoning such as in sauces, rice dishes, meats and barbecue.

This is one of two recipes that features: alligator pepper, grains of selim, african nutmeg, garlic, sweet pepper/paprika, ginger

This recipe also includes: habanero, cayenne