Uda Pepper Soup – Olu Olu Foods

A traditional Nigerian spicy soup featuring aromatic Uda pepper—rich, flavorful, and perfect for warming the soul.

Ingredients

Assorted meats (goat meat, cow tripe, chicken)
2 tablespoons Uda pepper seeds
2 tablespoons crayfish, ground1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced2 liters of water or broth
2 tablespoons of palm oilSalt and pepper to taste
Fresh herbs (uziza leaves or scent leaves) for garnish

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Method

In a pot, combine assorted meats, chopped onion, minced garlic, and water or broth.
Bring to a boil, then simmer until the meats are tender.
In a separate pan, heat palm oil and sauté Uda pepper seeds until fragrant.
Add ground crayfish to the pan and cook for a few more minutes.
Pour the pepper and crayfish mixture into the pot, season with salt and pepper, simmer for 15–20 minutes, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve hot.

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CHEF'S TIP

Toast the Uda pepper pods lightly before adding them to the soup to deepen their smoky, aromatic flavor.