This catfish pepper soup is light, fiery, and intensely fragrant, with a clear broth enriched by crayfish and traditional pepper soup spices. Fresh uziza, scent leaf, and a touch of utazi add a layered herbal finish that makes each spoonful bright, warming, and unmistakably West African.

Dodo is soft, sweet fried ripe plantain with golden edges and a creamy center. The natural sugars in the plantain caramelize in hot oil, creating a simple but deeply satisfying side dish that is both comforting and vibrant.