HOW TO MAKE BLACK SOUP | BITTER LEAF SOUP

bitter leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach offers a milder flavor while maintaining nutritional value.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is healthier but may alter the flavor slightly.

stockfish

🥗Healthier: dried fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is more accessible and retains protein.

ogiri

🥗Healthier: fermented tofu

💰Cheaper: miso

Miso provides umami flavor while being widely available.

Wash and prepare the bitter leaves by rinsing them thoroughly to reduce bitterness.

Boil water in a large pot and add the meat, cooking until tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Add the fish and stockfish to the pot, cooking for an additional 10 minutes.

Stir in the chopped onions and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.

Add palm oil to the pot and mix well, letting it cook for 5 minutes.

Incorporate the bitter leaves into the pot, stirring to combine.

Add seasoning cubes, crayfish, and pepper to taste, mixing thoroughly.

Allow the soup to simmer for 15 minutes, adjusting seasoning as needed.

If using, add periwinkle and ogiri, stirring gently.

Simmer for another 5 minutes to meld flavors.

Serve hot with fufu or rice.

Cooking Techniques

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