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Ewedu Soup

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Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Rest Time: 10 mins Total Time: 50 mins
Description

Ewedu Soup is a traditional Yoruba soup made from jute leaves. It's often served with pounded yam or eba, and is known for its slimy texture and nutritious qualities.

Ingredients
  • 1 bunch ⦁ jute leaves (ewedu)
  • 1 teaspoon ⦁ locust beans (iru)
  • 1 teaspoon ⦁ ground crayfish
  • 1 teaspoon ⦁ potash (kaun)
  • 1 cube ⦁ seasoning (maggi or knorr)
  • ⦁ Salt to taste
  • ⦁ Water
Instructions
  1. Prepare the Leaves: Pluck the jute leaves from the stalk and wash thoroughly.
  2. Cook the Leaves: In a pot, add a small amount of water and bring to a boil. Add the potash to the boiling water, followed by the jute leaves. Cook until the leaves are soft.
  3. Blend the Leaves: Use a traditional broom (ijabe) to blend the leaves to a smooth consistency. Alternatively, use a blender if you don't have an ijabe.
  4. Add Seasoning: Add the locust beans, ground crayfish, seasoning cube, and salt to the pot. Stir well and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
  5. Adjust Consistency: If the soup is too thick, add a little more water to achieve the desired consistency.
  6. Serve: Serve the Ewedu soup hot with pounded yam, eba or amala.
Read it online: https://duabaafrofoods.co.uk/recipe/ewedu-soup/
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