Queendom Kitchen: LET'S COOK PEPPER SOUP AND RICE | LIBERIA 2021 | HelenasQueendom

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu provides a vegetarian option while pork is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños maintain heat with lower calories, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa offers more protein, while bulgur is often cheaper and cooks quickly.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Turmeric provides anti-inflammatory benefits, while ground ginger is more accessible.

Boil water in a large pot over high heat.

Add peppercorns, scotch bonnet peppers, ginger, garlic, and onions to the boiling water.

Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes to infuse flavors.

Add chicken or fish and cook until fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes.

Stir in seasoning cubes and salt to taste.

Add bay leaves and thyme, simmer for another 5 minutes.

In a separate pot, cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy.

Remove the meat from the soup and shred or cut into pieces.

Return the meat to the soup and add lemon juice, adjusting seasoning as needed.

Serve the pepper soup hot over a bed of rice, garnished with green onions and cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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