This 1oz (28.5g) all-natural spice is harvested and packaged in Ghana. Known for its bold, aromatic flavor, Uziza (Piper Guineense) is a West African staple. Free from additives and preservatives, this premium pepper is ideal for seasoning soups, stews, and traditional dishes.

Ghanaian Food Recipe: Uziza Pepper Goat Light Soup

Ingredients:

• 500g goat meat (chopped)

• 1 tbsp ground Uziza / Black Pepper

• 2 fresh tomatoes

• 1 large onion

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 scotch bonnet (optional)

• 1 tbsp ground crayfish (optional)

• Salt to taste

• 1 Maggi cube or seasoning of choice

• 4 cups water

Instructions:

1. Wash goat meat and season with salt, onions, and a sprinkle of Uziza pepper.

2. Simmer meat with chopped onions and tomato paste for 15 minutes.

3. Blend tomatoes, onions, and scotch bonnet; add to the pot.

4. Pour in water and bring to a boil.

5. Add remaining Uziza pepper, crayfish, and seasoning cube.

6. Simmer for 30–45 minutes until meat is tender and soup is aromatic.

7. Serve hot with fufu, rice, or boiled yam.

Names of Uziza Pepper in Other African Countries:

• Nigeria: Uziza or Ashanti pepper

• Cameroon: Piper guineense (commonly used in traditional medicine)

• Ivory Coast: Poivre noir africain

• Benin: Kpéssè (in Fon language)