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

Special equipment

  • Oven
  • Knife
  • Stovetop

Procedure

  1. Boil the mutton for 2 minutes in a pot with a small amount of water. Drain.
  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.
  5. Serve with onions.