Pepesup de Pescado
Pepesup de Pescado, commonly known as pepper soup, is a beloved and spicy fish soup from Equatorial Guinea. It's a flavorful and warming dish, often enjoyed in the morning or evening, and can be customized with various types of fish and local spices.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings4
DifficultyMedium
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 lb Firm white fish fillets(such as red snapper, tilapia, or cod, cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 6 cups Water
- 3 medium Yellow onions(peeled and sliced)
- 2 medium Tomatoes(chopped)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper(deseeded and chopped)
- 1/2 small Habanero chili(deseeded and pounded to a paste (adjust to spice preference))
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Ground Guinea pepper (grains of paradise)(optional)
- 1/4 tsp Dried basil
- pinch Dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground, or to taste)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice(freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 tsp Vegetable oil(for finishing)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
💡 Tip: Ensure you have a large enough pot to accommodate all ingredients. - 2
Add all ingredients except the vegetable oil to the boiling water. Stir well.
💡 Tip: You can adjust the amount of habanero chili and cayenne pepper to your spice preference. - 3
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for approximately 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender.
💡 Tip: Stir occasionally and add a little more water if the mixture becomes too dry. - 4
Stir in the vegetable oil and cook for another 5 minutes.
💡 Tip: This adds a subtle richness to the soup. - 5
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
💡 Tip: This prevents accidentally biting into it. - 6
Serve hot, traditionally over rice or with plantains.
💡 Tip: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a less spicy version, reduce or omit the habanero and cayenne pepper.
- ✓If you don't have ground guinea pepper, you can omit it or use a pinch of black pepper.
- ✓Ensure the fish is added towards the end of cooking to prevent it from breaking apart too much.
🔄 Variations
- Add other vegetables like carrots or potatoes.
- Use different types of firm white fish.
- Incorporate a small amount of ginger and garlic for added flavor.