Africa: Niger: Nigerien Banga Soup (Made from Palm Nut Fruit, an assortment of Spices, and a variety of Meat and Fish)
INGREDIENTS:
1.5 lb Beef or any other meat of choice
1 large onion divided into 2 half chopped and half blended with the peppers
1 tsp Cameroon Pepper substitute with cayenne pepper
2 tsp Seasoning powder or Bouillon cubes – divided into two
3 Medium Stockfish Panla, Okporoko – soaked in hot water
1 Can Palm-nut Extract
2 Scotch bonnets
1 Tablespoon Banga Spice a blended mixture of Irugeje and ataiko
1-2 Tablespoons Crushed Obeletientien leaves or Dried bitter leaves.
1 Oburunbebe stick
2 Medium Dried Fish – soaked in hot water and deboned
4 to 6 Cups Water/stock
1 tbsp ground crayfish
Salt to taste
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