Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Pearl Jones
A traditional street food in Nigeria, these skewers of beef, chicken, and shrimp are highly seasoned with a spice mix of ground peanuts, cayenne, ginger, and more. While they're most often served simply with shaved onions and sliced tomato, here a tomato-cream dipping sauce quells the fiery heat.
Editor's Note
For even more punch, prepare extra spice rub and reserve it to sprinkle over the grilled skewers.
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