CAT FISH PEPPER SOUP

What you will need

4-8pcs of catfish

1tbsp cayenne pepper or more

1-2tbsp vegetable oil

1tbsp  pepper soup mix (home-made/shop bought)

Seasoning (I used knorr cubes)

Salt

Garlic, peeled and sliced

Ginger, peeled and chopped

1 small onion, chopped

1 fresh tomato, sliced

Lime or lemon juice

Basil or scent leaves (efirin)

2-3 potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks (substitute with yam)

Water

Method

Wash, clean and gut fish with lime/lemon juice to get rid of the sliminess. Sprinkle with some salt and set aside. also prep the other ingredients too

Place a pan on medium heat, add 1-2 cups of water, pepper soup mix, cayenne pepper, garlic, ginger, onions, seasoning,  vegetable oil and bring to boil, this should be around 5 minutes. Add potatoes chunks and continue to boil till potato is about 70% done.

Add catfish to sauce and cook for another 5 minutes. Check for salt and seasoning.

Add sliced tomatoes and chopped basil and cook for another 5 minutes. Do not overcook the fish and stir gently to avoid breaking the fish.

Serve warm and enjoy.