Nsala Soup Recipe | How To Make Nsala Soup (White Soup) | Nigerian Delicacy | Cook With Me

catfish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: mackerel

Tilapia is lower in fat, while mackerel is often more affordable.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers similar flavor with less saturated fat, while vegetable oil is usually less expensive.

yam

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potato

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while regular potatoes are often cheaper.

uziza leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is easier to find and provides similar texture.

Boil water in a pot over medium heat.

Peel and cut yam into chunks, then add to boiling water.

Cook yam until soft, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove yam and allow to cool slightly.

Blend cooked yam with some water until smooth and creamy.

In the same pot, add palm oil and chopped onions; sauté until translucent.

Add the blended yam mixture to the pot and stir well.

Introduce the catfish and seasoning cubes; simmer for 10 minutes.

Add salt and fresh pepper to taste; stir to combine.

In the last few minutes, add uziza leaves and cook until wilted.

Serve hot with a side of fufu or rice.

Cooking Techniques

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