Catfish Pepper Soup (Original video)

Ingredients:

• 1 catfish
• Salt
• Lemon
• Pepper soup spices (onions, ginger, scotch bonnet, parsley, alligator pepper, Africa nutmeg)
• Salt and seasoning cube
• Plantains (optional)
• Water

Instructions:

1. Cut the catfish and clean it with salt and lemon to remove the sliminess and strong smell.
2. Pour hot water over the fish to keep it firm and strain it after 2-5 minutes.
3. Toast the pepper soup spices for a minute on medium to low heat to release more flavor (optional).
4. Blend the peppers and spices in a dry grinder, leaving out the bitter oda seed.
5. Crush the onions and ginger to the desired texture.
6. Peel and cut the plantains and cook them in water with salt for 5 minutes until 50% cooked.
7. Add the fish, blended pepper, onions, and ginger to the pot with the plantains.
8. Add seasoning cube, pepper soup spices, and more water.
9. Cover and cook on medium to low heat for 15-20 minutes.
10. Add parsley or scent leaves and adjust seasoning if needed.
11. Turn off the stove and serve hot. Optional: pair with rice.