Nigerian Tiger Nut Milk Soup with Spicy Catfish

Name: Nigerian Tiger Nut Milk Soup with Spicy Catfish
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 1 cup dried tiger nuts; 3 cups water; 1 pound catfish fillets; 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Salt; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 medium onions; 2 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons ground crayfish; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Fresh cilantro; Sliced green chilies

Traditional West African Soup with a Unique Twist

A creamy and mildly sweet soup made from tiger nut milk, paired with spicy catfish for a delightful blend of flavors.

1 h 45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Tiger Nut Milk

1 cup dried tiger nuts

soaked overnight

3 cups water

For the Spicy Catfish

1 pound catfish fillets

1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salt

to taste

Juice of 1 lemon

For the Soup Base

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 medium onions

finely chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

2 teaspoons ground crayfish

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon dried thyme

For Garnish

Fresh cilantro

chopped

Sliced green chilies

Preparation

Marinating the Catfish

Mix the marinade

Mix the ginger-garlic paste, cayenne pepper, salt, and lemon juice in a bowl.

Coat the catfish

Coat the catfish fillets evenly with the mixture.

Let it marinate

Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Tiger Nut Milk

Blend tiger nuts

Blend the soaked tiger nuts with water until smooth.

Ensure the tiger nuts are well-soaked and blended to avoid graininess in the milk. Use a high-speed blender for a smoother consistency.

Strain the milk

Strain through a fine cloth to extract the milk.

Set aside

Set aside the tiger nut milk for later use.

Cooking Process

Sautéing Aromatics

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat, add onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.

Building the Soup

Add the ground crayfish, smoked paprika, and thyme to the pot and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Completing the Soup

Pour in the tiger nut milk, bring to a simmer, and carefully add the marinated catfish fillets. Cook until the fish is just done.

Plating & Serving