Recipe for Isiewu (Goat Head Mix)
Introduction
Isiewu: Also known as Southern Nigeria goat head, it is a national delight for the Nigerian people because of its specialty. The dish, which offers a different type of sauce per recipe on goat head meat flavor has unique. Isiewu can also be enjoyed with Nkwobi sauce a spicy palm oil sauce or Quaffed in pepper soup form. But one thing is for sure, Isiewu in any preparation has its sweetness from the east; you can never beat flavor that comes with spice and cultural touch. In Nigeria, this dish is a delicacy, especially as an appetizer or chop with drinks in various Nigerian household and eateries.
Okay, I am going to show you how we made this delicious Isiewu using the best original and classic ingredients and method for making it properly as a Nigerian dish. Cool hunh? It is a very easy, direct, and detailed recipe anyone can follow to have the original favour of Isiewu in your kitchen.
TABLE OF CONTENT
- Introduction of receipe for isiewu
- Ingredients of receipe for isiewu
- How To Perfect Your Isiewu
- Conclusion of receipe for isiewu
What You’ll Need (Ingredients)
Serves four Ingredients Required-
1 whole goat head (Isiewu)
½ oz new Moreno or mulato bean stew, ground¾ t fresh oregano leaves
1 whole onion
Yoruba name for potassium salt: káhύn.
Seasonings (e.g. stock cubes / bouillon cubes, e.g. 4 Maggi)
1 tablespoon palm oil
Garden egg leaves or Utazi leave(optional)
Eru (ajansa), Ikol or Icaba, fresh crabsSmoked or dry crayfish(optional for added flavor)
Preparation Time:
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (45 mins to boil the head is part of this cook time)
Cooking Equipment Needed:
Big pot for boiling the goat head
Few Important Items*A heavy pan to prepare the sauce
A Kitchen Knife to Slice the Goat Head into Pieces
Mixing spoon for stirring
Chopping board
How to Prepare Isiewu in Steps
Step 1: Boil the Goat Head
Boiling the goat head is a major and necessary step in preparing Isiewu. The head of the goat like any other tough meat, needs a lot time and care to make. To begin:
Clean the Goat Head Wash well in clean cold water. Goat heads are usually sold whole, so you’ll need to carve away any hair or charred sections down to the bone. Cut up the whole head into more pieces with a sharp knife to promote faster and optimal cooking.
Opening the head, Put prepared pieces of goat into massive pan. Water substantial to soak the meat. Next, sprinkle in approximately 1/4 teaspoon of potassium salt. The goat head meat is mature and takes time to cook, potassium salt (káhύn) helps.
Cook the Goat Head: Allow it to cook for roughly 45 minutes or until you obtain tender goat meat One vital point to take care of- the goat head must be thoroughly cooked, as there should neither be presence of tough meat nor too much odour that would spoil the vibe. Test if the meat is tender enough by stabbing it with a fork or knife. If it is, boil for maybe 5 minutes more to soften them.
Soy and Spices, Step 2: Palm Oil sauce prep
We shall be making the rich palm oil sauce you would adore your goat head and other dry fish.you add to this recipe. This is the sauce that binds all of Isiewu flavors together.
Boil the Water: Place a small amount of water (about 1/4 cup) into a heavy saucepan. Let the water warm up just enough that is not boiling.
Stirpetits Poissons Après qu’elle gonfle, pour réchauffer l’eau (à titre d’expérience). Ajouter 1 cuillerée à soupe jusqu ‘infusé en poudre. This sauce is based in Palm oil which gives it the color and flavor that are typical of this very traditional food.
If now the potassium salt can melt its about time you stop adding and stir. The sugar in the ketchup helps to create a thinner paste that will later caramelize while cooking, helping baste your meat with the sauce.
Sizzle — Lastly here, put the chili pepper into your mixture and stir. Or if you want, sprinkle some dry chili pepper. You can adjust the pepper according to your preference, Isiewu on normal grounds is very hot. It could be because the peppery flavor is so key to this recipe, but that also helps keep it from being *too* rich/unpleasant.
Dried or Smoked Crayfish: If you would like a bit of flavor in your sauce, add this as well at this time. You can surely skip this step but the flavor is enhanced so I would recommend keeping it in.
Seasoning: Add your seasoning cubes (maggi) and salt to taste. Mix all and fold in the ingredients together.
Cook: Let the sauce cook on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Add the olive oil and sauté for 1-2 minutes before adding the tomato sauce, if it is too thick add some water to thin slightly. After which, take the sauce away from his condition to cool down “redeemable.” You need to let the sauce cool slightly before pouring it over your goat head; as the heat could cause everything not to blend smoothly.
Combine the Goat Head with your sauce.
With your goat head tender and the palm oil sauce ready, we are going to combine the two now
Remove the Goat Head: After boiling your goat head until it has become soft you should no start with water to get rid of all the unwanted germs.guidelines on cooking boiled egg As you will not use the cooking water, may just dump it as well
Sauce: In a very large mixing bowl, combine the goat head_parts. Pour the palm oil sauce over (all over) the meat, make sure you coat each and every piece with this deliciousness Gently stir, being sure to coat the sauce in the meat.
Step 4: Add Garnishes
Although garnishing this Isiewu is optional, with some veggies/akpukwo or gfash it will add more color and flavor to the dish. The dish can be garnished with fresh leaves such as Utazi or garden egg leaves. They have a taste slightly bitter and which is quite pronounced even with the heavy spicy rich sauce of Isiewu. DIRECTIONS Add a garnish to the pot.
Utazi leaves or Garden Egg Leaves: Wash some utazi leaves or garden egg in a clean water. They can be added raw to the prepared dish, or if you prefer, quickly boiled for 1 minute then drained and used as a garnish. Utazi leaves — they are bitter so adjust the quantity accordingly.
Onion Slices — Slice a bulb of onion and lay the slices out on top of your dish. Raw onions have a mouthy acrid taste that works well with the richness of palm oil sauce.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
Because Isiewu is best eaten hot, once you have mixed the goat head into the sauce and added your garnishings, it should be ready to serve. And because it can also be quite spicy, there is usually ice-cold glass of something refreshing that comes with the dish. It is perfect for family meal or even as a party dish ( you could host the best Ofe isiewu ever). Love it.
How To Perfect Your Isiewu
Spiciness: If you would like it less spicy, isiewu is generally very hot and then use little chili pepper as desired. Remember that spice does more than give flavor, it will also cut the richness of the dish with a little heat.
Potassium Salt: Helps in the tenderization of meat and provides thickness to the sauce. Still, use it in the right way. Where you can find potassium salt, you might use regular salt as a substitute but the consistency may not be there.
Optional Add Ons: Some Isiewu recipes call for a sprinkling of pepper soup spice or local herbs to bring out more flavour. You can play with different spice mixes for a taste that fits you.
Serve isiewu: it can be served in those small clay pot you see; all towards the cultural way of serving. I have a feeling that it will bring something similar in terms of authenticity if you can get your hands on some sort out version.
Conclusion
It’s a beloved dish that pays tribute to Nigeria and its bold, spicy goat head meat served with aromatic palm oil sauce. While preparing them might appear complex, the process is simple and the end result satisfactory. Whether you are recreating the dish for nostalgia or trying Nigerian food for the first time, Isiewu is a meal that authenticates Nigeria’s wide range in cuisine.
In your kitchen, this is how to make Isi ewu and have fun with it at home with love from IDONSABI HOMEMADE. Feel free to adjust the spiciness and play with more garnishes, seasonings. to get the ingredients click here to order