How To Make Nigerian Yam Pepper Soup
By Oreoritse Tariemi
12 April 2022 |
2:10 pm
Yam pepper soup is a staple Nigerian dish often enjoyed at home and at parties. In this recipe, we'll walk you through how to prepare Nigerian yam pepper soup right in your kitchen. Ingredients Assorted meat; beef, shaki, kidney, heart Yam (white puna yam) Ground ehu seeds Scent leaveS Onions Habanero or Chilli Pepper Knorr cubes Salt Recipe …

Yam pepper soup Photo Sisi Jemimah
Yam pepper soup is a staple Nigerian dish often enjoyed at home and at parties.
In this recipe, we’ll walk you through how to prepare Nigerian yam pepper soup right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- Assorted meat; beef, shaki, kidney, heart
- Yam (white puna yam)
- Ground ehu seeds
- Scent leaveS
- Onions
- Habanero or Chilli Pepper
- Knorr cubes
- Salt
Recipe
- Start by peeling and cutting the yam into cubes, then rinse.
- Slice onions, scent leaves, pepper and cut the beef into small sizes.
- The first step is to cook the toughest meat, shaki (cow tripe), add some seasoning and onions and boil over medium heat.
- After about 30 minutes, add the rest of the beef and continue cooking.
- Now, add in the yam cubes, diced onions, salt and keep cooking, adding some water if need be.
- Add some sliced pepper and scent leaves once the porridge starts to form and the yam is soft (you can check by poking into a piece with a fork).
- Stir, cover and cook for 2 minutes.
- Serve while hot and enjoy with a cold refreshing drink.
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