Isi Ewu (Spicy Goat Head)

Ingredients

• • 1 goat head, cleaned and cut
• • 1 tsp potash (akanwu) dissolved in 3 tbsp water
• • 4 tbsp palm oil
• • 2 tbsp ground crayfish
• • 1 tsp ehu seed, ground
• • 1 tbsp ground utazi leaf
• • 2 scotch bonnets
• • 1 red onion
• • Salt, seasoning

Method

1. 1

   Boil goat head with onion and seasoning until fork-tender (60-75 min).

2. 2

   Whisk palm oil with potash solution until it becomes yellow paste.

3. 3

   Stir in crayfish, ehu, chili and utazi.

4. 4

   Fold hot goat-head meat into sauce; toss until glossy.

5. 5

   Garnish with sliced onion; serve in a clay bowl.