How to make Nigerian Pepper Soup | Nigerian Food Recipes

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

pepper soup spice blend

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Homemade blends can be healthier and cheaper.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: habanero peppers

Jalapeños are milder, while habaneros are often less expensive.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Coriander adds freshness, while dried parsley is cost-effective.

Clean and cook the tripe and shaki, adding enough water to cover the meat and salt.

Cover and cook for about 35 minutes on medium heat.

Stir and add the heart, then cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, add the muzzle and lever, stirring well and adding more water as needed.

Add the onions, stock powder, and mix thoroughly.

Cover and cook for 5 minutes.

Stir and add the pepper soup spices and habanero pepper.

Add ground crayfish and dry OA leaves or basil leaves, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes until all meats are done.

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