Suya Yaji Spice (ounce)

Yaji Spice (pronounced “yaa-gee"), is also called yaji, suya yaji, or suya seasoning. Yaji Spice is a dry peanut-based spice rub used to season beef before grilling. Suya (pronounced "sue-ya"), a beef kabob, is one of the most popular Nigerian street foods, and the famous blend that goes on it can be called either yaji or suya. In Nigeria, you're likely to find as many suya stands on the corners as you would find Starbucks shops in the United States. Suya is a cheap, accessible food, even for the poorest citizens of Nigeria, meaning its popularity hasn't waned much since it showed up on the scene, and every day more stands, or mai suya, are popping up. This food is often cited as a unifying part of Nigerian culture, which is otherwise often quite tumultuous and divided. Suya is the national dish of Nigeria, and while different regions of the country claim to have the original recipe, it is most likely that this dish began in the northern part of the country. Nutty, spicy, and smoky, with onion and garlic undertones. Peanuts, sea salt, paprika, cayenne, garlic, ginger, and onion Add this spice blend to softened butter to make a yaji butter that can be spread on toast, muffins, baked potatoes, or butternut squash. It can also be used for grilled shrimp or sturdy vegetables, like cauliflower, corn, or zucchini. This blend goes beautifully with roasted Brussels sprouts; dust them lightly with Yaji Spice and roast until crisp and brown. Add to a batter for fried food; try it on fried pickles! Toss it over plantains fresh out of the grill pan. Mix this into waffle batter, particularly if you’re making a savory dish like chicken and waffles. It’s a great garnish for pureed soups, like butternut squash. The smokiness of this blend is especially delicious with grilled pineapple or grilled peaches, and it makes out-of-this-world popcorn.