How To Make Black Soup|Traditional Black Soup Of the Edo People Step by Step|3 Vegetables

catfish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: mackerel

Tilapia is lower in calories and mackerel is often more affordable.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor profile with health benefits.

utazi leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides a similar bitterness and is widely available.

crayfish

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: dried fish

Shrimp can be a healthier alternative, while dried fish is often less expensive.

Clean and gut the catfish thoroughly.

Boil water in a pot over medium heat.

Add the catfish and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Remove the catfish and set aside to cool slightly.

Blend the cooked catfish with crayfish and pepper until smooth.

Return the blended mixture to the pot and add water to reach desired consistency.

Stir in palm oil and seasoning cubes, cooking for 5 minutes.

Add salt to taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Incorporate chopped utazi leaves into the soup just before serving.

Serve hot with fufu or pounded yam.

Cooking Techniques

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