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Edo Black Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from the Edo state in Nigeria, Edo Black Soup is a cherished dish known for its rich flavors and deep color, often served during special occasions and gatherings. It highlights the use of local ingredients like bitter leaf and cocoyam, showcasing the culinary heritage of the region. Today, variations exist across Nigeria, with each region adding its unique twist to the recipe, making it a beloved dish in many households.

NigerianNGmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
cow stomach
stock fish
cow food (without bone)
seasoning cube
salt
thyme (optional)
water
palm nut sauce
2 stick tomatoes
1 habanero pepper
sweet paprika
fresh crayfish
bitter leaf
dry spinach

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach and kale provide similar nutrients and flavors.

cocoyam

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: regular potato

Sweet potato is nutritious and more accessible.

ground crayfish

🥗Healthier: dried shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish sauce

Dried shrimp offers a similar umami flavor.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

1

Add cow stomach and stock fish to the pot.

2

Cook the cow stomach first as it's tough.

3

Add one seasoning cube and salt to taste.

4

Add optional thyme and water to the pot.

5

Cover the pot and cook the mixture.

6

Take some palm nut sauce out of the can and warm it with water in another pot.

7

Blend together 2 stick tomatoes, habanero pepper, sweet paprika, fresh crayfish, and bitter leaf.

8

Add the blended mixture and dry spinach to the pot after the cow stomach has cooked.

9

Add cow food and fish to the pot and some more water if needed.

10

Cook for 20 to 30 minutes with the lid on.

11

Add the previously cooked fish back into the pot and adjust salt if necessary.

12

Serve the soup with stash.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingmixingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishnuts

Also Known As

Ofe Efo RiroEfo Elegusi

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