Nigerian Suya Burger…

…and tips on how to make the best burger. I mean how can you go wrong with minced beef, suya spice, vegetables and Fried Yam on the side. 

So now you know how to make shape a patty and store it, here’s how to cook it.

And serve it of course. 

Nigerian Suya-spiced Burgers

2015-03-06 04:42:16

Serves 6

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Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

8 min

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

8 min

389 calories

31 g

86 g

14 g

37 g

4 g

310 g

431 g

2 g

0 g

7 g

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

310g

Servings

6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 389

Calories from Fat 124

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g

21%

Saturated Fat 4g

21%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 86mg

29%

Sodium 431mg

18%

Total Carbohydrates 31g

10%

Dietary Fiber 8g

31%

Sugars 2g

Protein 37g

Vitamin A

193%

Vitamin C

34%

Calcium

7%

Iron

28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients

1. 600g minced beef
2. 6 tablespoons suya spice
3. 1/2 teaspoon salt
4. Oil, for the pan
5. Burger buns, toasted
6. Vegetables to serve: Lettuce, tomato slices, pickled/ fresh onions, cilantro/coriander leaves
7. Condiments: Scent leaf sauce, Ketchup, Barbecue sauce, etc

Instructions

1. In a bowl, put minced beef with spices - suya and salt
2. Using a knife, combine ingredients till spice is incorporated into the meat
3. Set up a scale, lined with greaseproof paper or a small plate
4. Shape balls and weigh
5. Gently flatten into patty - mine ended up about 4 inches in diameter.
6. Using your thumb, make a small depression in the centre of each patty - this prevents the patties from shrinking and curling up on themselves during cooking.
7. Set in the fridge/ freezer to chill for at least 10 minutes
8. When you're ready to cook - do as you will. I made these in a grill pan on the stovetop
9. Heat up a grill pan, for a minute or two. Once hot, brush with oil
10. Place patties in pan to cook. For well done patties, each side cooks for 2 - 3 minutes
11. To get grill marks, rotate at a quarter of a turn at 2 minutes cooking time. Leave for another minute
12. Flip when you notice the edge is cooked
13. Allow cook for 2 - 3 minutes
14. Remove from the pan onto a warm plate and let rest for 2 - 3 minutes
15. Serve with buns and the sides

Notes

1. Don't over-handle the meat while forming and shaping
2. Avoid pressing down or poking burger to keep juices in

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calories

389

fat

14g

protein

37g

carbs

31g

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 To serve, we had

• Buns – some toasted, some not
• Pickled onions, Tomatoes, Lettuce
• Scent leaf dip
• Fried yam. Yes, that’s fried yam on the plate
• Yaji – suya spice, to sprinkle on top

The children loved it so much, they insisted on taking burgers to school the next day. And I gladly obliged.

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