THE BEST NIGERIAN PEPPER SOUP RECIPE | SPICY GOAT MEAT AND YAM PEPPER SOUP | Nkechi Ajaeroh

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.

Wash, cut, and blend all the vegetables including dry crawfish with water to help blend.

Clean the goat meat and ensure it is at room temperature before cooking.

Pour the blended ingredients onto the goat meat and add seasoning.

Cover and bring to a simmer, stirring to combine.

Monitor the soup, adding water as needed to prevent sticking and ensure the meat cooks tender.

Add fresh ginger to the soup, using either fresh or powdered ginger as preferred.

Add Nigerian traditional pepper soup seasoning and olive oil to the simmering soup.

Peel and cut the African yam tuber, wearing gloves to avoid itching.

Check that the goat meat is tender before adding the yam.

Cook the yam until tender, then add basil leaves before serving.

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