Banga Soup
Nigerian

Banga Soup

This soup, dense with palm fruit richness, envelops catfish and beef in a fragrant, spicy embrace.

Hard2 hours

Where it comes from

Banga Soup is a staple of the Urhobo and Isoko tribes in the Niger Delta, revered for its unique banga spice mix and scent leaves.

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What goes into it

How it's made

  1. 1

    Boil palm fruit concentrate until thick.

  2. 2

    Add banga spice, crayfish, and let the mixture simmer.

  3. 3

    Introduce catfish and beef, cooking until tender.

  4. 4

    Flavor with scent leaves and beletientien.

  5. 5

    Serve hot, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.

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