Nigerian Pepper Soup with Beef Oxtail
A light, spiced Nigerian broth made with beef oxtail, habanero chile, pepper soup spice mix, and aromatic leaves.
Nigerian pepper soup can be made with different meats and spice combinations. This version follows a beef variation: simmer the oxtail until tender, then flavor the broth with chile, spices, and aromatic leaves.
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Method
- 01
Prepare the meat and aromatics
Rinse and drain the beef oxtail; trim away excess fat. Have the prepared onion, garlic, and ginger ready.
Ready to continue when: The meat is drained and visible excess fat has been trimmed away.
- 02
Cook the aromatics and coat the meat
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes, until fragrant. Add the oxtail and stir for another 5 minutes to coat it with the aromatics.
Ready to continue when: The aromatics smell fragrant and the oxtail pieces are coated with them.
10 min - 03
Simmer the oxtail with the spices
Pour in the water and bring it to a boil. Add the habanero peppers, pepper soup spice mix, ground crayfish, ground uziza seeds, nutmeg, salt, and bouillon cube. Stir, cover, and simmer over low heat for 90–120 minutes, until the meat is fork-tender.
Ready to continue when: The meat is easily pierced with a fork and the broth remains fragrant with spices.
105 min - 04
Add the aromatic leaves
Stir in the scent leaves and cook uncovered for 5 minutes. Taste the broth and serve hot.
Ready to continue when: The leaves have wilted slightly and the broth is hot and fragrant.
5 min
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