Nutty, Spicy Beef Suya

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons 

  dry roasted, unsalted peanuts

• 1 teaspoon 

  cayenne pepper

• 1 teaspoon 

  garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon 

  ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon 

  onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon 

  smoked paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon 

  kosher salt

FOR THE BEEF SUYA:

• 2 pounds 

  sirloin steaks (about 2)

• 2 tablespoons 

  vegetable oil, plus more for the grill

• 3/4 teaspoon 

  kosher salt

• 12 

  skewers

• Sliced red onion, for serving (optional)

• Sliced tomatoes, for serving (optional)

Description

1. Place 2 tablespoons dry roasted, unsalted peanuts, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a high-powered blender or a spice grinder. Pulse on high speed for 5 seconds. Stir with a spoon to loosen up the mixture. Repeat pulsing and stirring 2 to 3 times more, until the peanuts are ground to a powder. (Don’t over-blend or the peanuts will become oily and form a paste.)