HOW TO COOK EFO RIRO | NIGERIAN VEGETABLE SOUP

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being healthier.

stockfish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken is a leaner protein option.

crayfish

🥗Healthier: shelled shrimp

💰Cheaper: dried shrimp

Dried shrimp is often more affordable.

locust beans

🥗Healthier: miso

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Miso provides umami flavor.

Introduce the recipe and ingredients for efro.

Use spinach as the main vegetable, which can be found in supermarkets or local vendors.

Prepare steamed and blended tatache (a type of pepper).

Add dried prawns for a smoky flavor, noting it's optional.

Include fresh prawns in the recipe.

Add blended crayfish, essential for Nigerian soups.

Use smoked squala fish, but mention that smoked catfish can be a substitute.

In a bowl, combine goat meat, onion, salt, beef seasoning, blended tatache, and pepper; mix well and allow to boil until soft.

In a pan, heat palm oil and then add vegetable oil.

Add dried prawns to the oil to build flavor.

Add the optional ingredient (u) and mix.

Once the prawns fry a bit, add blended crayfish, avoiding burning it by adding it later.

Add blended tatache, mixing to create a sauce; prefer a rough blend for texture.

Mention the ease of preparing the sauce in advance for other dishes.

Add salt and seasoning to the sauce, then incorporate the fried meat.

Add big prawns to the mixture, knowing they cook quickly.

Add washed and cut spinach to the sauce and allow it to simmer until soft.

Show the final appearance of the efro stew.

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