Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

How To Make Black Soup | Edo Black Soup #soup #howto #food

Login to Save
67 views👍 1
Fidel Food Villa
Fidel Food Villa
5 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Fidel Food Villa to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Edo Black Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from the Edo state in Nigeria, Edo Black Soup is a cherished dish known for its rich flavors and deep color, often served during special occasions and gatherings. It highlights the use of local ingredients like bitter leaf and cocoyam, showcasing the culinary heritage of the region. Today, variations exist across Nigeria, with each region adding its unique twist to the recipe, making it a beloved dish in many households.

NigerianNGmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
scent leaves
uai leaves
utazi leaves
washed bitter leaves
Scotch bonnet pepper
onion
pmut juice
beef or any kind of meat
salt
seasoning
stock fish
dry fish
snails
lots of crayfish
pepper soup spice
crayfish powder
periwinkles

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach and kale provide similar nutrients and flavors.

cocoyam

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: regular potato

Sweet potato is nutritious and more accessible.

ground crayfish

🥗Healthier: dried shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish sauce

Dried shrimp offers a similar umami flavor.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

1

Rinse the scent leaves very well and pluck them.

2

Add the uai leaves and a little bit of utazi leaves to the preparation.

3

Pour pmut juice into the pot.

4

Add beef or any kind of meat to the pot and season with salt and seasoning.

5

Cover the pot and cook until the meat is about 75% ready.

6

Add stock fish, dry fish, and any other ingredients that need to be cooked.

7

Add snails to the pot.

8

Add lots of crayfish and pepper soup spice to the mixture.

9

Use the back of a spoon to mash up the uai leaves and mix everything together.

10

Cover the pot and let it cook for 5 minutes.

11

Check on the pot after 5 minutes and add precooked cow skin.

12

Blend the leaves with a little bit of water and add to the pot.

13

Mix everything together and allow it to cook for about 15 to 20 minutes to thicken up the soup.

14

Add crayfish powder and periwinkles to the pot before finishing.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingmixingsimmering

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

fishnuts

Also Known As

Ofe Efo RiroEfo Elegusi

Other Takes on Fish

(24 videos)

Similar Nigerian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)