Fish

Catfish Pepper Soup

Description: Catfish Pepper Soup is a hearty, spicy broth that is deeply flavored with a blend of traditional Nigerian spices. The catfish is simmered in the soup until tender, absorbing the rich, aromatic flavors of the spices. This dish is often enjoyed as a comforting meal or served at gatherings.

Key Fresh Ingredients: Fresh catfish, scotch bonnet peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, uziza leaves, scent leaves, fish seasoning, local spices (like uda and ehuru).

Native Soup (Ofe Nsala)

Description: Native Soup, also known as Ofe Nsala, is a white soup made without palm oil. It is traditionally prepared with catfish or other types of fresh fish. The soup is flavored with uziza seeds, utazi leaves, and thickened with yam or cocoyam. The result is a rich, creamy, and slightly spicy soup with a delicate fish flavor.

Key Fresh Ingredients: Catfish or other fresh fish, yam or cocoyam (for thickening), uziza seeds, utazi leaves, crayfish, onions, fresh herbs, traditional spices.

Bole and Fish

Description: Bole and Fish is a popular street food in Nigeria, particularly in the Niger Delta region. It features ripe plantains that are grilled to perfection and paired with grilled fish, usually mackerel or croaker, that has been marinated in a spicy pepper sauce. The combination of the sweet plantains and the spicy, smoky fish is both satisfying and delicious.

Key Fresh Ingredients: Ripe plantains, fresh mackerel or croaker, scotch bonnet peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, palm oil, fresh herbs.

Grilled Fish

Description: Grilled Fish is a popular dish in Nigerian cuisine, often prepared with a variety of fresh fish such as tilapia, croaker, or mackerel. The fish is marinated in a blend of spices, onions, and peppers, then grilled over an open flame or in an oven until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It’s typically served with a side of vegetables, rice, or yam.

Key Fresh Ingredients: Fresh tilapia, croaker, or mackerel, scotch bonnet peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, fresh herbs, lemon or lime, spices for marinating.

Fish Stew

Description: Fish Stew is a rich, tomato-based stew made with fresh fish like tilapia, croaker, or mackerel. The stew is cooked with tomatoes, bell peppers, and a blend of spices, creating a flavorful and slightly spicy dish. Fish Stew is often served with rice, yam, or plantains.

Key Fresh Ingredients: Fresh tilapia, croaker, or mackerel, tomatoes, bell peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, fresh herbs, palm oil, spices.