Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 685kcal 34%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 10g 20%
Protein 50g 100%
Cholesterol 150mg 50%
Sodium 1,200mg 50%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Nigerian Pepper Soup Recipe

Name: Nigerian Pepper Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For the Spice Mix; 8 urheri pods (grains of Selim), seeded; 6 erhe seeds (calabash nutmeg), shelled; 2 gbafilo seeds , shelled and roughly chopped; 2 umilo seeds , shelled and roughly chopped; 1/2 teaspoon alligator pepper (grains of paradise); 1/2 teaspoon uziza seeds; For the Pepper Soup:; 1 small chicken (about 2 pounds; 905g), cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 quarts (1.9L) cold water; 2 teaspoons ground crayfish; 1 teaspoon (4g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more to taste; for table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight; 1/2 teaspoon Nigerian red dry pepper or cayenne pepper, plus more to taste; 6 fresh lemongrass leaves, divided; 1 large (or 2 small) fresh makrut lime leaves; 2 to 3 sprigs fresh scent leaf, finely chopped, for garnish; Boiled yam, plantain, white sweet potatoes, or cooked white rice , for serving; Unrefined West African red palm oil, for serving

Prep 15m

Cook 1h 15m

Total 1h 30m

This Nigerian Pepper Soup recipe features a flavorful spice mix including urheri pods, erhe seeds, and alligator pepper. The soup is made with chicken, ground crayfish, lemongrass, and red pepper for a satisfying and aromatic dish. Serve with boiled yam and a drizzle of red palm oil for an authentic experience.

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