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    Home » Cameroonian Food

    PUBLISHED: Feb 27, 2016 · UPDATED: Apr 27, 2017 by Precious · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

    CAMEROON FISH PEPPER SOUP

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    Let's face it: it's not everyday that you jump into the kitchen and grab a knife with the ambition to cook a storm. Even for an unrepentant foodie like me, some days are just not kitchen friendly. It is on such days that I make a quick and delicious fix. This fish pepper soup is my my go-to meal for lazy foodie days. If I could marry a soup, it would be this one... so comforting especially on cold days...

    This soup is so good... and perfectly healthy! You need not add any oil to it. You just need spices and/or herbs. It would be unfair to talk about Cameroon style pepper soup without mentioning Njansa. These nuts are the hallmark of pepper soup in Cameroon.
    Njansa

    This is probably one of the easiest soups you will ever cook in your life (I think I've pushed that propaganda one time too many.) But seriously, this defines E.A.S.Y

    Cameroon Fish Pepper Soup Recipe

    Prep time: 10 mins
    Cook time: 20 mins
    Total time: 30 mins
    Serves: 4
    You'll need:
    2 large white fishes (most commonly used in pays are mackerel or bar fish -I used tilapia)
    One onion
    10 njansa seeds
    A quarter teaspoon of white pepper
    A quarter teaspoon of dried rosemary and fennel seeds (optional but their flavours are great)
    4 garlic cloves
    ½ an inch ginger
    2 maggi cubes
    1 habanero pepper
    Salt to taste
    Prepare your fish: trim the fins with a pair of scissors or cut them on a chopping board with a knife. Then use your knife to run through the vent of the fish to the head. Remove the innards that's those red yucky things near the bone of the fish. Remove the gills too. Cut across into desired slices and run under cool water to wash. Place in a pot with water at about the same level with the fish. Season with salt and maggi.

    Blend all other ingredients and pour (or dump) into the pot.

    Cover that pot of goodness and let it cook!

    Pepper soup done don ya! I told you- easy peasy!

    Notes

    If you love colour in your pepper soup, add in herbs like celery and parsley to give it some greenery. You could also chop fresh green onions and use garnish it before serving. Another idea is to add carrots, green beans and green pepper towards the end of your preparation. Colourful and yummy!
    If you want to know how to make pepper soup with meats, go here: HOW TO MAKE GOOD PEPPER SOUP
    Preferably serve the soup hot or warm.

    Ah don go!

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    Welcome to my core! I am Precious Nkeih, the recipe developer and writer right here on my blog, Precious Core. My goal is to show you insanely delicious recipes you can replicate in your kitchen. And I love to tell stories too. Hope you find recipes here that will make cooking easier for you! Check me out on YouTube at YouTube.com/PreciousKitchen.

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    1. oliviasdiary says

      February 27, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      It looks nice but am not a fan of boiled fish cos of the smell..it has to be fried or better the color should change with the ingredients

      Olisdiary blog

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    2. Gloria Okaiman says

      February 27, 2016 at 6:19 pm

      It will definitely be delicious for those who love fresh fish unfortunately just like Oliviai don't.

      trendwithgloria.com

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    3. Precious Nkeih says

      February 27, 2016 at 6:39 pm

      Olivia, you are missing a whole bunch hun.

      Reply
    4. Precious Nkeih says

      February 27, 2016 at 6:42 pm

      Gloria you dey miss...

      Reply
    5. Arrey Echi says

      February 27, 2016 at 9:00 pm

      Best way to cook fish with all its freshness! Lol that marriet go easy oh no stress!

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    6. Precious Nkeih says

      February 27, 2016 at 9:18 pm

      I tell you say eh no be small marret

      Reply

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      April 3, 2017 at 9:58 am

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