How to make Fish Pepper Soup Gambian Recipe

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños offer heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Clean and cut the Herring fish into pieces.

Peel and slice the onions and garlic.

Chop the bell peppers, tomato plums, jalapeno pepper, and habanero pepper.

In a pot, heat 4 cups of water until boiling.

Add the chopped vegetables and seasonings (black pepper, chilli powder, season salt, and bay leaves) to the boiling water.

Stir and let simmer for a few minutes.

Add the fish pieces and cook until tender.

Finish with a splash of lemon juice before serving.

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