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Delicious Quick Peppered Sauce Paired with Plantain & Fish
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Delicious Quick Peppered Sauce Paired with Plantain & Fish

Ifeoma John
Ifeoma John @eatwithifeoma
London.

This pepper sauce is proof that bold flavor doesn't need a long ingredient list or hours in the kitchen. It's the kind of dish that lives in Nigerian street food culture — fast, fiery, and made to be shared. What makes it special is the balance: the heat from the scotch bonnets, the sharp bitterness of fresh utazi, and the crunch of oil bean all come together without breaking the bank. My favorite way to eat it is spooned generously over roasted plantain, with a side of fish to cut through the spice.
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This pepper sauce is proof that bold flavor doesn't need a long ingredient list or hours in the kitchen. It's the kind of dish that lives in Nigerian street food culture — fast, fiery, and made to be shared. What makes it special is the balance: the heat from the scotch bonnets, the sharp bitterness of fresh utazi, and the crunch of oil bean all come together without breaking the bank. My favorite way to eat it is spooned generously over roasted plantain, with a side of fish to cut through the spice.
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Delicious Quick Peppered Sauce Paired with Plantain & Fish

Ifeoma John
Ifeoma John @eatwithifeoma
London.

This pepper sauce is proof that bold flavor doesn't need a long ingredient list or hours in the kitchen. It's the kind of dish that lives in Nigerian street food culture — fast, fiery, and made to be shared. What makes it special is the balance: the heat from the scotch bonnets, the sharp bitterness of fresh utazi, and the crunch of oil bean all come together without breaking the bank. My favorite way to eat it is spooned generously over roasted plantain, with a side of fish to cut through the spice.
#CookpadApron2026

This pepper sauce is proof that bold flavor doesn't need a long ingredient list or hours in the kitchen. It's the kind of dish that lives in Nigerian street food culture — fast, fiery, and made to be shared. What makes it special is the balance: the heat from the scotch bonnets, the sharp bitterness of fresh utazi, and the crunch of oil bean all come together without breaking the bank. My favorite way to eat it is spooned generously over roasted plantain, with a side of fish to cut through the spice.
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Ingredients

30 minutes
2 people
  • 10fresh scotch bonnet peppers
  • 1 tablespoonseasoning cubes
  • 1medium-sized onion
  • 3fresh tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoonsalt
  • 1cooking spoon palm oil
  • 1 handfulfresh utazi leaves (local herb)
  • 1cooking spoon oil bean (ugba)
  • 3semi ripe plantains
  • 3Titus fish cuts
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30 minutes
  1. 1

    Roughly crush the peppers. Wash and dice the onion and tomatoes. Chop the utazi leaves. Prepare & grill the plantains and fish.

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  2. 2

    Heat the palm oil in a clean pan. Add the diced onion, crushed pepper, diced tomatoes, and salt. While you prepare & grill the plantains & fish

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  3. 3

    Add the seasoning cubes and oil bean. Steam for a further 30 seconds until the sauce comes together.

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  4. 4

    Plate and sprinkle with the remaining thinly sliced utazi. Serve with roasted plantain and fish.

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Tips

Peppers: crush, don't blend. You want texture, not a smooth paste
Palm oil: heat until it's just hot, not smoking, before adding onions. Smoking oil turns bitter
Tomatoes: pat them dry-ish before adding so the sauce doesn't turn watery

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Ifeoma John @eatwithifeoma
on August 18, 2026 14:46
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Hi, I'm Ifeoma! I share homemade African recipes, healthy meals, quick recipes and meals that support weight management and glowing skin. Eat well, live well! 🌿Visit my Food Blogwww.eatwithifeoma.com
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