---
title: Catfish Pepper Soup
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/catfish-pepper-soup
---

Gather @pepper soup spice mix{2%tbsp}, @ground crayfish{1%tbsp}, @bouillon cube{2} and @scent leaf{1%bunch}.

Pour boiling water over the @catfish{800%g} steaks, let them sit 2 minutes, then rinse gently in cold water to firm the skin and remove any slime. ~{2%minutes}

Bring 1.2 litres of water to a boil with the @onion{1}, pepper soup spice, @scotch bonnet{1}, crayfish and bouillon; simmer 10 minutes to build the broth. ~{10%minutes}

Slide in the catfish in a single layer and season with @salt{}.

Simmer gently, without stirring, for 10–12 minutes until the fish is just cooked through. ~{11%minutes}

Scatter in the scent leaves and take the pot off the heat after 1 minute. ~{1%minutes}

Serve steaming hot, on its own, with white rice, or with boiled yam.