Peppered ponmo is a crowd-pleaser that never goes out of style. Soft, juicy cow skin cooked in a rich pepper sauce; perfect as a snack, side dish, or the main meal. If you’ve been craving that authentic street-style peppered ponmo, here’s a simple recipe you can try at home.
Ingredients:
- 500g brown ponmo (cow skin), cleaned and cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 large onion (minced)
- 2–3 cooking spoons of pepper mix (blend of red peppers, scotch bonnet, and tomatoes)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (diced) – optional for color
- 1 green bell pepper (diced) – optional for color
- 2 tablespoons tallow (or vegetable oil)
- Seasoning cubes (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Water (enough to cook the ponmo)
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Ponmo
1. Wash and thoroughly clean your ponmo.
2. Cut it into bite-sized cubes.
3. Transfer to a pot, add enough water to cover, season lightly with salt, and boil for a few minutes until slightly softened.
4. Reserve the broth for later use.
Step 2: Make the Sauce
1. In a clean saucepan, melt your tallow (or heat vegetable oil).
2. Add the minced onions and sauté until fragrant.
3. Stir in your pepper mix and allow it to fry down for a few minutes.
4. Add diced yellow and green bell peppers for a burst of color and extra flavor.
5. Season with salt and seasoning cubes, then stir well until balanced to your taste.
Step 3: Combine Ponmo and Sauce
1. Pour the pre-cooked ponmo into the pepper sauce.
2. Add a little of the reserved ponmo broth to loosen the sauce.
3. Stir thoroughly to ensure the ponmo is coated all through.
4. Cover and allow to simmer for a few more minutes.
5. Stir again, and your peppered ponmo is ready to serve!
Enjoy your peppered ponmo hot with a chilled can of malt or fresh fruit juice. It also pairs beautifully with rice or spaghetti, for that complete owambe vibe.
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