West African Isi Ewu
Goat head cooked and seasoned with fiery ground peppers, ugba, and aromatic spices — a bold, celebratory Nigerian dish with deep, complex flavor in every bite.
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Instructions
5 steps- 1
Cook the Goat Head: Wash the goat head pieces with a sponge and warm water to remove any soot. Boil the meat with the goat brain (wrapped in foil so it doesn't scatter), onions, and bouillon until it is exceptionally tender.
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