How to Make Nigerian Goat Meat Pepper Soup

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Pepper soups are great dishes to make especially during the cold seasons.

When I was in Nigeria, I made them on a regular basis, especially during the rainy and harmattan seasons. Now, I make them during Fall, Spring and Winter seasons.

My family loves it when I make these soups, so I tend to make them regularly.

What Ingredients Do I Need to Make This Soup?

Let me walk you through the process of how to make Nigerian goat meat pepper soup!

To get started, you will need to purchase a number of ingredients. You will need selim peppers, yanghanyanghan or prekese, crayfish, calabash nutmeg, black pepper, scented leaves, fresh chili, and onions.

You can also include other seasonings, spices or peppers of your choice, and of course the goat meat!

How Do I Make Goat Meat Pepper Soup

The first step in making Nigerian Goat Meat Pepper Soup is to wash the goat meat. Once this done, cut the meat into the sizes that work for you.

Next, place the goat meat in a pot and boil it. You should add onions, seasoning cubes and some salt.

Goat meat is quite tough so you need to give it enough time to boil and become tender.

While the meat is boiling, add a few pieces of yanghanyanghan or prekese. These ingredients will infuse the broth with their aroma.

As the mixture simmers, grind some selim peppers, crayfish, calabash nutmeg, and black pepper together. This blend will form the backbone of your pepper soup’s flavor.

Once the goat meat is tender add the spices you just blended and some fresh chili for heat.

 At this stage you can add scented leaves and let the soup cook for a few more minutes, then it is ready to serve.

What Do I Serve With Goat Meat Pepper Soup?

You can serve goat meat pepper soup with yams, plantains, and potatoes. Some people also serve it with rice although this is not my preferred way of eating this dish.

How to Make Nigerian Goat Meat Pepper Soup

Florence Akpotaire

Nigerian Goat Meat Soup is a spicy soup made with goat meat, aromatic spices, and herbs.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Nigerian

Servings 4 People

Ingredients

  

• 1 kg Goat meat (cut into small pieces)
• 2 tbsp ground crayfish
• 4-6 Fresh chili peppers (adjust to taste, blended or chopped)
• 1 tbsp ground uziza seeds (optional)
• 1 large onion sliced
• 2 cubes seasoning (e.g., Maggi or Knorr, Dash)
• 1 handful scent leaves (substitute with basil if unavailable)
• Salt to taste
• 1 Prekese or Yanghanyanghan (optional)
• 2-3 Selim peppers (uda pods):
• 2 Garlic cloves (minced, optional)
• 1 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

 

Prepare the Goat Meat

• Wash the goat meat thoroughly under running water.
• Place the goat meat in a large pot. Add half of the sliced onions, seasoning cubes, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
  
• Add enough water to cover the meat and boil for 20-30 minutes, or until the meat is tender.
  

Add Pepper Soup Spices

• Once the goat meat is tender, add the calabash nutmeg, selim peppers, and prekese if using.
  
• Add the ground crayfish and blended chili peppers.
  
• Pour in additional water if needed to create enough soup for serving. Allow the soup to boil for another 10-15 minutes to let the spices infuse.

Final Seasoning

• Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or more chili as needed.
• Add the remaining onions and minced garlic (optional) for added flavor.
  
• Finally, add the scent leaves (or basil) and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot as a starter or main dish.
  
• Pair with boiled yam, plantains, rice, or just enjoy it on its own.
  

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Let’s Dig in!

Now that you are done with preparing your Goat Meat Pepper Soup, it is ready to be served. You can serve it for lunch or dinner! Let me know if you enjoyed making this traditional Nigerian soup!