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African Pepper Goat Soup

This African Pepper Goat Soup is hails from Western Africa, but mostly Nigeria. So if your into spicy foods then you are sure to love this soup recipe.

You can substitute the goat meat for lamb, chicken, fish, tripe and or chicken gizzards if you prefer.

All work well in this type of broth. I have tried all those meat’s and must say goat is my favorite by far, because it’s lean and has a very unique taste that I love.

I have learned to prepare several African dishes in my home over the years and have come to love the flavors from this part of the world.

Now I want you to be forewarned that this is very spicy soup so feel free to add less spice if can’t handle much heat.

NIGERIAN PEPPER SOUP INGREDIANTS 

WHAT DOES African Pepper Goat Soup TASTE LIKE

Spicy, meaty and soothing! I say soothing because I find it really is so very tasty!

HOW TO MAKE African Pepper Goat Soup

  • Start by brining a large stock pot of water to a boil
  • Then add in the goat meat and reduce the heat to medium heat
  • Add in all your spices and seasonings 
  • Simmer covered on low heat for 1 hour to serve.

Note: You can cook the onions, garlic and ginger fresh if desired. Just be sure to cook it prior to boiling the meat in 1 tsp of oil to ensure it is cooked. 

It is made with a few ingredients that are hard to find here in Canada and so I have made a few substitutes. 

The main differences with my soup recipe versus traditional African pepper soup is the type of pepper used.

Traditional pepper soup is made with a few ingredients that are hard to find here in Canada and so I have made a few substitutes.

Like I will use Kale instead of the bitter leaf in the soup, it’s quite similar and more accessible here in Canada.

Then I’ll add some fresh chopped chives in replace of the onions as well, so good. The main differences with my pepper soup recipe versus traditional African pepper soup is the type of pepper used.

Traditional pepper soups call for aka chili or negro pepper. Which is not always easy to find, so I use “Scotch Bonnet Sauce” since i always have that Jamaican sauce in my fridge at all times and it works so well here.

 

I will make this soup when I’m craving something warm and spicy!

Try to get your hands on the “original “Maggi beef cubes” if you cannot find feel free to use “Maggi Chicken cubes or another brand that you like.

If you want to follow this recipe just as they do in Western Africa feel free to check out this page which shows all those unique spices > Nigerian pepper soup spice mix
 
Note: This soup can also be done in a “Slow Cooker” or “Pressure Cooker” just make sure you are using a boneless meat for those processes.

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Bunny Chow

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Spicy lamb Bunny Chow originated in South Africa, in Durmas area. And then spread throughout the region from there. Today it is served in many European Restaurants and in many homes of “Afrikaans” as a staple food. And I see why, it is absolutely delicious! 

What is Bunny Chow anyway? Well it’s a curry that is traditionally made with Lamb or Mutton or just Vegetables and then it is put inside a loaf of bread for serving.

History tells the tale of some Indian sugar plantation workers that started to take this food to work daily in a loaf of bread with (no plate) and from there it just took off as one of South Africans famous foods.

Today this recipe has become a hit in Europe and beyond. I prefer to make this recipe and then place it into “Crusty Bread” as opposed to the traditional “Bunny Bread” which is a plain soft white bread.

Of course this is my personally preferences, you can choose to prepare it either way! And do not be afraid to eat this one with your hands either, that is how it’s done.

Inspired by: SAPEOPLE TASTY RECIPES


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Durban Mutton Curry

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Are you a curry lover like me? If so then this Durban Mutton is sure to knock your socks off it’s that good. 

Durban Curry hails from a city inside South Africa, originally it was said that the East Indians where the ones to bring it over and the story goes that they were seen eating it often while on the work sites. 

 

 

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