1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon Nigerian pepper soup spice mix
1 teaspoon ground crayfish
2 teaspoons ground chili pepper (or to taste)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece of ginger, grated
2 bouillon cubes
Salt to taste
4 cups water
Fresh basil or scent leaves (Nchuanwu), for garnish
I always make sure to adjust the ingredients to my taste and feel free to experiment with different flavors. This recipe is a great starting point, but I encourage you to make it your own by adding or substituting ingredients as you see fit.