Suya spice, or yaji spice, is a West African spice blend typically used to marinate grilled meat skewers known as suya, which is a popular Nigerian street food.
Beginning with a base of ground roasted groundnuts (peanut powder also works in a pinch), the blend builds flavor with the all-stars of your spice cabinet: smoked paprika, ginger, onion, garlic and cayenne pepper, all of which work together to create one of the most addictive spice rubs out there.
