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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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Total time130 min
DifficultyIntermediate
servings4
Nigerian Pepper Soup with Beef Oxtail
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Method

  1. 01

    Prepare the meat and aromatics

    Rinse and drain the beef oxtail; trim away excess fat. Have the prepared onion, garlic, and ginger ready.

  2. 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.

    10 min
  3. 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.

    105 min
  4. 04

    Add the aromatic leaves

    Stir in the scent leaves and cook uncovered for 5 minutes. Taste the broth and serve hot.

    5 min

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