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Nigerian Pepper Soup Spices

Nigerian Pepper Soup Spices is a traditional Nigerian recipe for a the classic spice blend that is a key component in flavouring Nigerian pepper soups. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Nigerian version of Nigerian Pepper Soup Spices.

prep time

10 minutes

cook time

5 minutes

Total Time:

15 minutes

Makes:

3 tbsp

Rating:

Tags : Vegetarian RecipesSpice RecipesNigeria Recipes

You can get pepper soup spices in form of a powder from any African shop. It usually comprises of Ehuru i.e. Calabash nutmeg (the round pods below), Uda i.e. Negro pepper (The longer pods below). To use Uda, you have to open up the pod and remove the seeds (they are bitter to the taste), roast the empty pods and add to the pepper soup (remove after cooking). A few sprigs is okay. Then there are the Uziza seeds ()Piper guineense); which is shaped like the black peppercorn. I usually use the pepper soup powder along with more Ehuru and Uziza.

Ingredients:

6 to 8 pieces calabash Nutmeg
8 pieces Negro pepper (Uda seed pods, seeds removed)
1 tbspful seeds of Alligator pepper (Atariko/Ulima seed)
1 tsp uziza (Piper guineense)

Method:

First roast the Calabash Nutmeg on a frying pan until it begins to turn dark brown and you can smell its lovely aroma. Gently peel off the outer skin and take out the seed inside.

To toast ehuru, simply remove the seeds from the shells and toast like you would peanuts in a dry pan over medium heat.

Now, combine the calabash nutmeg, Negro pepper (Uda seed pods) and Alligator pepper (Atariko/Ulima seeds) in a blender, and grind to a fine powder.

Pour into an airtight container and store in a cool, dry, place. This pepper soup spice mix keeps for up to a year if stored properly.