Balangu (Nigerian Spiced Ram Meat)
Balangu is a meat delicacy commonly consumed in the northern part of Nigeria. It is similar to suya, but balangu is made from ram meat. It is also known as suya plus.
Ingredients
- 2 large chunks of mutton
- 2 green peppers
- 2 tablespoons ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic (optional)
- 1 small stock cube
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 onions
Ingredients for 5 servings (1.2 kg) · the original recipe
Method
- 1
Boil the mutton for 2 minutes in a pot with a small amount of water. Drain.
Stovetop - 2
Cut the cooked meat into pieces of your desired size.
- 3
Season the meat all over with pepper, cayenne, nutmeg, garlic, stock cube, and salt.
- 4
Brush the seasoned meat with oil, and roast in the oven.
Oven - 5
Serve with onions.
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