Owo Soup
Owo soup, also known as oghwo ofigbo or ogwofibo, is a traditional soup native to southern Nigeria.
Before you start
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Preparation checklist
- Read all 8 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 10 listed ingredients.
- Keep the recipe open and follow each step in order; the source does not state a total time.
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General kitchen guidance; no recipe-specific claim has been added.Method
- 01
Blend the tomatoes and pepper to a paste.
- 02
Combine the meat, onions, seasoning cube, and salt in a pot. Cook for about 3 minutes in its own juices.
- 03
Cover meat with water, and simmer until tender.
- 04
Add the dried fish, tomato-pepper paste, and ground crayfish to the meat. Add about a cup of water and stir. Let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.
- 05
Dissolve the potash powder in 4 tablespoons of hot water. Strain the mixture carefully, and mix the liquid into the soup.
- 06
Turn off the heat, and allow the soup to cool for about 10 minutes.
- 07
Return to the heat, and gradually stir in the palm oil.
- 08
Remove from the heat, and serve with plantains, yam, or any swallow of choice.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 4.0, credited to Randybloc; view original image record .
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