HANCHAZ Pepper Soup Spice

Pepper soup spice is a blend of various aromatic herbs and spices used predominantly in West African cuisine, especially for making pepper soup, a popular dish

in countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Sierra Leone. This spice mix is essential for creating the

rich, complex flavor profile characteristic of the soup. A blend of the following ingredients at the

right proportion gives it that peppery and aromatic flavor; grains of Selim (Uda pods), calabash

nutmeg (Ehuru), African negro pepper (Uziza seeds), alligator pepper, cloves, ginger:,garlic,

onions, amd chili peppers:

The primary use is in making pepper soup, a broth-based dish typically made with meat (such as

goat, fish, or chicken), and sometimes vegetables. The spice mix can also be used to season other

soups, stews, and marinades.

In addition to its culinary uses, pepper soup and its spices are sometimes believed to have

medicinal properties, such as aiding digestion and warming the body. Pepper soup is often served

at celebrations and social gatherings, highlighting its cultural importance.