Suya
Spicy Grilled Skewered Meat
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A popular Nigerian street food delicacy consisting of thinly sliced, marinated, and spiced beef (or chicken/ram) skewered and grilled over open flame. Served with a dry spice blend.
Key ingredients
Thinly sliced beef (or chicken/ram), Suya spice blend (ground peanuts, ginger, garlic, cayenne pepper, other spices), vegetable oil, salt, onions, tomatoes (as garnish).
Optional tweaks
Request to hold the side of raw onions and tomatoes, or consume sparingly, to further reduce carb intake. Confirm no sugary marinades or spice blends are used.
Watch out for
Some commercial suya spice blends may contain a small amount of sugar or MSG with carb fillers. Accompanying raw onions and tomatoes if eaten in quantity.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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