“Spices of Love” – February, A Month of Bold & Passionate Flavors

February, A Month of Bold & Passionate Flavors

Since February is associated with love, Yaji Spice is thrilled to share the romance, passion, and warmth of Suya spice with you all.  

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What Is Suya Spice? 

As Spice of the Month, Suya spice is a fiery seasoning that is used on a popular Nigerian street food, Suya. Suya are skewers of meat, such as beef, chicken, or lamb, coated in Suya spice. The spice blend is infused with bold and passionate flavors that season the meat and make it delicious. 

What Makes Suya Spice Unique? 

Suya spice is known for its bold, complex flavor that blends savory richness, smoky undertones, and earthy depth with a fiery heat. Its carefully balanced combination of spices delivers a passionate warmth and pungent aroma that make it a standout in grilled and roasted dishes. Each element plays a role in creating a vibrant and unforgettable taste experience.

What Is the Use of Suya Spice?

Suya spice can be used on meat skewers (Suya) or in soups and stews. Our spicy lentil stew uses Suya spice for flavor. Suya spice also enhances other soups and stews, like pepper soup. Warm up with the hot meal this winter, and maybe even plan a Valentine’s Day date around the delicious soups and stews. 

Besides soups and stews, Suya spice is ideal for marinating and grilling meats such as chicken, beef, or lamb. The marinade makes the meat extra tender and juicy. Or if you or your Valentine are on a plant-based diet, Suya spice has you covered. Suya spice can be sprinkled on vegetables, seafood, and tofu to elevate any dish. Suya spice is a versatile spice blend with a variety of uses in the kitchen. 

What Dishes Can I Make with Suya Spice? 

Suya spice can be used on lamb chops, along with Yaji Ataré spice blend. Ataré spice blend delivers a punch to foods like lamb chops with its warm and spicy grains of paradise and the pungent heat of African black pepper. Between the fiery Suya spice and the warm and spicy Ataré blend, you’ll be certain to add the perfect touch of passionate heat to your culinary creations. 

Suya lamb chops offer the bold, fiery taste of West African street food right to your kitchen. With Yaji Spice’s signature Suya blend, this dish combines smoky ground peanuts, the fiery kick of ginger and cayenne pepper, and a hint of savory from the garlic.  

The final result is juicy, tender lamb chops infused with bold Suya spice. The Suya spice blend can be used as a marinade, like in the recipe below. Marinating Suya lamb chops guarantees a melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, while grilling adds a smoky char that enhances the bold spices even more. 

These lamb chops go well with veggie Suya skewers, which feature seasonal vegetables marinated in a similar Suya blend.  

Suya Lamb Chops

Servings: 4 
Prep and Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes 

Ingredients 

• 8 lamb chops 

• 5 tablespoons Yaji Suya Grill Rub 

• 1 tablespoons Yaji Ataré Blend 

• 2 tablespoons oil 

• ½ onion sliced 

• Salt to taste 

Instructions 

1. Combine Yaji Suya and Yaji Ataré, oil, and a pinch of salt in a bowl to make the marinade. 
2. Coat the lamb chops with the marinade and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. 
3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. 
4. Grill the lamb chops for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness .
5. Let the lamb chops rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve with your choice of side salad, Jollof Rice, Fried Rice