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Harriet
Suggestions please where to purchase the African spices.
New Yorker
You can buy the spice blend on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Iya-Foods-Peppersoup-Seasoning-pack/dp/B07LB8RTJ4/ref=asc_df_B01F2RMIQO/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312136870300&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1153766781937932712&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004236&hvtargid=pla-622989315967&th=1
Dj
I looked online for a substitute for one of the spices and came across this list on a British/Nigerian cooking blog. I figure, I’ve never had the soup before, and don’t hunger for the authentic version, so what does it matter? Seems like this can be as varied as chicken soup anyway. 60 g Aniseed pepper (Sichuan/Szechuan peppercorns) 30 g Black pepper25 g Cloves25 g Ground cinnamon50 g Coriander seeds 50 g Cumin seeds50 g Allspice50 g Dried ginger50 g Tamarind seeds 50 g Fennel seed
Christina
We ordered the pepper soup spice mix from Amazon and my husband and I both agreed that it read as Old Bay without the salt. As Marylanders, that wasn't a problem for us at all. The herbs are absolutely essential and the texture of the fish was lovely (we used rockfish). The aroma of the stock as it's simmering for an hour was quite strong, but in the end, the dish was really tasty. We served with a melange of roasted red onions, sweet potatoes and okra to round out the meal.
Chin Eny
Amazing recipe. I used the store bought pepper soup seasoning which saved me time and was also amazing. The herbs at the end really give it life especially the Thai Basil. Makes a great dinner with a side of jellof rice and plantains.
Barbara
Many grocery stores also carry fish bouillon in the Asian/Hispanic sections of the store, if you do not have access to or don't want to make the stock from scratch.
Allyson
This was pretty tasty, and not as spicy as I was worried it would be. I bought pre-made pepper spice mix, and had the fishmonger filet a black bass, making this really easy with almost no active time.
Todd
Unfortunately, this did not turn out well. We ordered the spice mix, and the black cardamon pods, follow the other ingredients to a tee.It smelled very not good as it was cooking, and the finished product was wildly spicy (coughing fit spicy), but lacked a depth of flavor. It tasted almost like I'd added two tablespoons of black pepper, bleh.What's odd is that the soup doesn't have any oil in it, or acid. Fish soup with no acid?I ate a bowl and tossed the rest, boo.
Todd
Eight dried chilis AND a habenero? Is this edible for everyday folks?
Christina
We ordered the pepper soup spice mix from Amazon and my husband and I both agreed that it read as Old Bay without the salt. As Marylanders, that wasn't a problem for us at all. The herbs are absolutely essential and the texture of the fish was lovely (we used rockfish). The aroma of the stock as it's simmering for an hour was quite strong, but in the end, the dish was really tasty. We served with a melange of roasted red onions, sweet potatoes and okra to round out the meal.
Dj
I looked online for a substitute for one of the spices and came across this list on a British/Nigerian cooking blog. I figure, I’ve never had the soup before, and don’t hunger for the authentic version, so what does it matter? Seems like this can be as varied as chicken soup anyway. 60 g Aniseed pepper (Sichuan/Szechuan peppercorns) 30 g Black pepper25 g Cloves25 g Ground cinnamon50 g Coriander seeds 50 g Cumin seeds50 g Allspice50 g Dried ginger50 g Tamarind seeds 50 g Fennel seed
Tholzel
More heresy: Use Progresso canned "chicken and gumbo soup" as a base for this concoction!
Sakinah
https://jale.co/shop This place looks good for the spices. Thankfully there are many African markets in Maryland so I hope I will find them.
DR If
Any suggestions for replacements for the gbafilo seed, uziza seed and grains of paradise?
Ugo
Any other name for gbafilo seeds?
New Yorker
You can buy the spice blend on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Iya-Foods-Peppersoup-Seasoning-pack/dp/B07LB8RTJ4/ref=asc_df_B01F2RMIQO/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312136870300&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1153766781937932712&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004236&hvtargid=pla-622989315967&th=1
Sue
This sounds very intriguing and I would like to try. I am wondering if there might be suggested substitutions for some of the spices. Thanks!
Jackie
I googled the African Pepper Soup spices and saw some on Amazon, among other websites (Etsy).
Harriet
Suggestions please where to purchase the African spices.
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