Food Recipe: Suya Spaghetti
Motolani Ogunyemi
Almost everyone eats suya. Some see it as a snack, some see it as a reward for the day’s efforts, while some others see it as comfort food. Whatever suya is to you, one thing everyone will agree with is that it is quite enjoyable if well prepared.
However, do you know that asides eating it plainly or with garri, there are several ways to enjoy your suya and one of them is cooking with it? Let me introduce you to the deliciousness of Suya Spaghetti!
INGREDIENTS
Spaghetti
Vegetable oil
Onions
Pepper mix (Red bell peppers, Habanero and Tomatoes or as preferred)
Garlic powder (optional)
Beef stock
Seasoning
Suya pepper
Leftover suya
PREPARATION
- Boil your pasta. Strain and keep the water.
- Blend your peppers and set aside.
- Heat up enough vegetable oil in your pan or pot.
- Saut your onions, add peppers, garlic powder, suya pepper and seasoning. Add salt if you won’t be using any stock. If you’ll be using stock, let your pepper mix cook for a bit before adding the stock.
- Add your leftover suya. Leave it to cook with the sauce, then add your spaghetti.
- At this point, pour in a little bit of your pasta water. This is to bind the pasta and the sauce so the sauce incorporates well into the pasta.
- Allow to steam for a very short time. Your Suya Spaghetti is ready to eat.
- Enjoy!
