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Nigeria Green Vegetable Soup

Cultural Context

Nigeria Green Vegetable Soup, also known as Edikang Ikong or Afang Soup, hails from the Efik people of southeastern Nigeria. This dish is celebrated for its rich, nutritious ingredients and is often served during special occasions and gatherings. Traditionally, it's a staple in Nigerian cuisine, showcasing the importance of leafy greens and local flavors. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Nigeria, with variations emerging in other West African countries.

NigerianNGmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup crayfish
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 lb tilapia fish
1 cup palm oil
1 lb beef
1 medium onion
2 cups baby spinach
2 cups fluted pumpkin leaves
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar richness with fewer calories.

goat meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than goat meat.

stockfish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Fresh fish is lighter and easier to prepare than dried stockfish.

crayfish

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish sauce

Fish sauce adds umami flavor without the cost of crayfish.

1

Add beef and onion to the pot.

2

Add salt to the pot.

3

Pour water into the pot and add tilapia fish.

4

Cook for about 5 minutes.

5

Remove the fish from the pot.

6

Cover the pot and cook the meat for about 10 minutes.

7

Check the meat; the water should have dried off.

8

Add red oil to the pot.

9

Add baby spinach and mix together.

10

Add onion, pepper, and crayfish, then mix all ingredients.

11

Add green leaves to the pot.

12

Cover the pot and cook for about 3 minutes.

13

After 3 minutes, mix everything together.

14

Add salt to taste.

15

Gently add the fish back to the pot to avoid breaking it.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Edikang IkongAfang Soup

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