Groundnut Soup
Groundnut soup, also known as "ofe epa" in the Nigerian culinary tradition, is a delicious soup made with groundnuts (peanuts) and typically enjoyed with fufu or pounded yam. It is rich, flavorful, and slightly spicy.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound goat meat
- ½ pound stockfish
- ½ pound dryfish (optional)
- 1–2 teaspoons seasoning cubes
- 2 cups groundnut (peanut) paste (can be made by grinding roasted peanuts or bought from the store)
- 1–2 tablespoons palm oil
- 1 large onion
- 2 tablespoons ground crayfish
- 1 tablespoon ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons ground fermented locust beans
- Salt
- Water
- Leafy vegetables like spinach, ugu (fluted pumpkin leaves), or bitterleaf (optional)
Method
- Wash and cut the goat meat, stockfish, and dried fish into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the goat meat, stockfish, and dried fish to a pot. Season with a pinch of salt and seasoning cubes. Add enough water to yield enough liquid for the soup base.
- Bring the pot to a simmer, and cook until the meats are tender (about 30–45 minutes). Add water as needed to maintain enough liquid for the soup base.
- In another pot, heat the palm oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chopped onions and fry until soft and fragrant.
- Add the ground pepper and stir for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the groundnut paste to the pot, stirring to avoid lumps. Add a little water to thin the paste into a soupy consistency. Stir well.
- Pour the cooked meat and stock into the groundnut paste mixture. Stir everything well, adding more water if needed to adjust the soup’s thickness.
- Add the ground crayfish, locust beans, and any additional seasoning cubes as desired. Let it simmer on medium heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If using leafy vegetables, add them in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Taste the soup and adjust for salt, seasoning cubes, and pepper. If you want the soup spicier, add more ground pepper.
- Once the soup is thick and well-seasoned, it’s ready to be served with your favorite fufu, pounded yam, or rice.