Quick answer
Pepper soup: A fiery, comforting broth with fish or meat. Cameroon’s South-West region (capital Buea) is home to this dish. Allow about 50 minutes for 6 people; difficulty: easy. It is served with on its own, with plantain or rice.
Key facts
- Region
- South-West · Buea
- Time
- 50 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Servings
- 6
- Served with
- on its own, with plantain or rice
- When
- cool evenings and when you need comfort
Where does Pepper soup come from?
Pepper soup is a fiery broth made with fish, meat or chicken, loved all over Cameroon and especially in the South-West. Its spices (grains of Selim, calabash nutmeg, prekese) give it a warm, comforting aroma.
Other signature dishes of the South-West region: Eru & water fufu, Ekwang, Kwacoco & banga soup.
What are the ingredients for Pepper soup?
For 6 people:
- Pepper soup spice mix
- Grains of Selim
- Calabash nutmeg
- Prekese
- Fish or meat (buy locally)
How do you make Pepper soup? Step-by-step recipe
- Crush the spice mix, grains of Selim and calabash nutmeg.
- Cook the fish or meat with onion, garlic and salt.
- Add the spices and crushed prekese; simmer 20 min.
- Add chili to taste.
- Serve piping hot, on its own or with plantain.
Tips for a perfect Pepper soup
- Grind the spices just before cooking for more aroma.
- Lightly toast the prekese pod before crushing it.
- Serve piping hot.
What to serve with Pepper soup
Traditionally it is served with on its own, with plantain or rice. It is a dish for cool evenings and when you need comfort.
Where to buy Pepper soup ingredients in Europe and North America
Outside Cameroon, the dry and frozen ingredients for Pepper soup are often hard to find. Our kit gathers them, checked and packed in Douala, and delivers them across Europe, the UK, the US and Canada, including Paris, Brussels, London, Montreal.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pepper soup?
A fiery, comforting broth with fish or meat. It comes from Cameroon’s South-West region.
How long does Pepper soup take to make?
About 50 minutes for 6 people.
What do you eat Pepper soup with?
With on its own, with plantain or rice.
Can you cook Pepper soup outside Cameroon?
Yes. Our kit brings together the hard-to-find ingredients; only everyday fresh items need to be bought locally.
