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Liberian Pepper Torborgee

Cultural Context

Originating from Liberia, Pepper Torborgee is a traditional dish often enjoyed during special occasions and gatherings. It showcases the rich use of local ingredients, particularly pepper and palm oil, reflecting the country's vibrant culinary heritage. Today, it is celebrated in various forms across West Africa, with each region adding its unique twist, making it a beloved comfort food.

LiberianLRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 habanero peppers
1 lb fish
2 chicken flavor bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon lavender crystal
1 can country soda
1 lb oxtail
1 lb dry chicken
1 lb cow skin
1 lb cold meat
2 cups crunch salad

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu is a plant-based option, while canned fish is more affordable.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach offers similar nutrients and is widely available.

crayfish

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: dried shrimp

Dried shrimp can provide a similar umami flavor at a lower cost.

1

Boil habanero pepper in water for about 30 minutes, then drain the water.

2

Rinse the boiled pepper with cold water and return it to the pot with fresh water for a second boil for another 30 minutes, then drain again.

3

Rinse the pepper with cold water again and return it to the pot for a third boil, adding chicken flavor bouillon, adobo seasoning, and seasoning salt.

4

Blend the boiled pepper with some of the liquid until roughly chopped.

5

Return the blended pepper to the pot, taste for seasoning, and adjust if necessary.

6

Add oil to the blended pepper mixture and cook for about 5 minutes.

7

Add oxtail, dry chicken, cow skin, and cold meat to the pot and let it cook for 10 minutes.

8

Prepare crunchy salad by mixing it with water and letting it dissolve.

9

Add country soda, lavender crystal, and a little baking soda to the soup and stir well.

10

Let the soup settle before plating.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting boardstirring spoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

TorborgeeLiberian Pepper Soup

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