Prawn Ukodo (Delta Pepper Soup)
Yam pepper soup made with prawns, yam cubes, ripe plantains, dried fish, palm oil, and a blend of ukodo spices, ehuru, and fresh scent leaves
- 1 lb prawns, cleaned and deveined
- 2 medium yams, cubed
- 2 ripe plantains, sliced
- 1 cup palm oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 scotch bonnet peppers
- 2 seasoning cubes
- 1 tbsp ukodo spice blend
- 1 tsp ground ehuru
- 2 scent leaves, chopped
- Salt to taste
- 4 cups water
- 100g dried fish, cleaned
- Cooker
- Cooking utensils
- Pot
STEP 1: Season prawns with salt and 1 seasoning cube for 20 minutes.
STEP 2: Heat palm oil in a large pot.
STEP 3: Add chopped onions and fry until golden.
STEP 4: Add cubed yam and fry for 5 minutes.
STEP 5: Add water and bring to boil.
STEP 6: Add dried fish and cook for 10 minutes.
STEP 7: Add sliced plantains and cook for 8 minutes.
STEP 8: Add ukodo spice blend, ground ehuru, and scotch bonnet peppers.
STEP 9: Add remaining seasoning cube and cook for 5 minutes.
STEP 10: Add seasoned prawns and cook for 4 minutes until pink.
STEP 11: Add chopped scent leaves and cook for 1 minute.
STEP 12: Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
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