African Village Cooking:EDITAN Soup | Authentic CALABAR Recipe for my family

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides a similar texture and flavor profile.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat alternative.

ground crayfish

🥗Healthier: ground almonds

💰Cheaper: toasted peanuts

Ground almonds can mimic the nutty flavor.

stockfish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Fresh fish is more accessible and less expensive.

Wash Editan leaves thoroughly to remove bitterness.

Boil assorted meats in a pot with water until tender.

Add onions and local spices to the pot and stir.

Incorporate the stockfish and continue to cook for a few minutes.

Add palm oil and allow to simmer.

Stir in the washed Editan leaves and mix well.

Cook for an additional time, stirring occasionally.

Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

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