MAKE THE BEST CAMEROON ERU| How to make Eru/Okazi/Afang soup (DIASPORA FRIENDLY)

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor with healthier fats.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken provides lean protein while canned tuna is cost-effective.

ground crayfish

🥗Healthier: ground almonds

💰Cheaper: dried shrimp

Ground almonds add a nutty flavor with fewer calories.

cocoyam

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes provide similar texture and flavor with added nutrients.

Wash the eru leaves thoroughly and chop them finely.

Peel and chop the cocoyam into small pieces.

Boil the cocoyam in water until soft, about 15-20 minutes.

Blend the boiled cocoyam with a little water until smooth.

Heat palm oil in a pot over medium heat until hot.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in the smoked fish and meat, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Add the blended cocoyam to the pot and mix well.

Incorporate the chopped eru leaves and stir to combine.

Add ground crayfish, pepper, and seasoning cubes; mix well.

Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the leaves are tender.

Season with salt to taste and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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