Nigerian Goat Meat Pepper Soup

Ingredients

• Goat meat (500g, cut into chunks)
• Onion (1 large, chopped)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Ginger (1 inch, grated)
• Scotch bonnet peppers (2, chopped)
• Cayenne pepper (1 teaspoon)
• Black peppercorns (1 teaspoon, crushed)
• Clove (2, crushed)
• Bay leaves (2)
• Thyme (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (to taste)
• Water (1.5 liters)
• Fresh cilantro (a handful, chopped)
• Lime or lemon juice (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine the goat meat, onion, garlic, ginger, Scotch bonnet peppers, cayenne pepper, crushed black peppercorns, crushed cloves, bay leaves, thyme, and salt.
2. Pour in the water, ensuring that it covers the meat and other ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 1 hour or until the goat meat is tender. During this time, skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
4. When the meat is tender, stir in the chopped cilantro and lime or lemon juice. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. Serve your Nigerian Goat Meat Pepper Soup hot, ideally accompanied by a side of rice or flatbread. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of this flavorful soup.