Ewedu soup is one of the tastiest dishes you may find in Yoruba cuisine. This soup is indigenous to the western part of this big country. How to make Ewedu soup? This article will explain to you how to do that in a few simple steps!
Ewedu soup recipe
Ewedu soup is the most loved dish by Yorubas. Do you want to date a Yoruba person, then you may try to cook this soup for him/her. People who live outside Nigeria may find some difficulties finding all ingredients according to the guide “how to make Ewedu soup with Egusi. Nonetheless, it does not mean that they can`t purchase some ingredients online.
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Ewedu soup isn`t usually served alone in Nigeria. You may find that this dish is accomplished with Gbegiri or stew. Moreover, it can be accompanied by Eba or Amala. You may also enjoy eating Ewedu soup with soft amala, pomo, fuku, sharki and buka stew.
How much time do you need to prepare Ewedu soup? The preparation time will take about fifteen minutes. The cooking time will take no more than ten minutes. The total time for cooking and preparation is about thirty minutes. You will need a blender to make the soup, but you can also use an Ijibe to make the dish. Ijabe is a traditional broom whisk used by Yorubas to make Ewedu soup.
Ewedu Soup Ingredients
- You will need one big bunch of Ewedu leaves;
- One teaspoon of Potash;
- One teaspoon of locust beans;
- One Bouillon Cube;
- Salt to taste;
- One cup of water.
Ewedu Soup Directions
- Wash and rinse the plucked Ewedu leaves in clean water. When they are clear – you may toss them aside;
- Take a small pot. Add one cup of water to it. After that, you will need to add the potash and bouillon cup in it. When everything is done – heat the mixture up. When the water starts boiling – add the Ewedu leaves. Turn off the oven and use a broom to mash the Ewedu leaves.
- If you don`t want to mash it with your own hands, then you may wait a while and pour the mixture into the blender. You will need to blend it or mash it until you get a paste.
- Pour the paste with Ewedu to the pot and heat it up for five more minutes. You can add other ingredients to this stew to make it better. For instance, you may add the salt, locust beans, and crayfish.
- Five minutes later your soup will be fully prepared! You can accompany this soup with Amala or Gbegiri.
Benefits of Ewedu soup
- Ewedu leaves are packed with a bunch of vitamins, like E, C, and A. Moreover, you will not get free radicals in this soup. It means that Ewedu is a cancer-free soup. The vitamins that are contained in the soup – will help your body to grow strong and beautiful.
- Moreover, it's a good source of fiber with almost no calories. Therefore, it makes it the perfect dish for the weight loss!
- It can be used to prevent constipation, worm infestation and dysentery.
- It`s also used to treat diseases connected with painful urination. It can also restore your strength and appetite.
Now you know how to make Ewedu soup without any problems. Moreover, you understand how beneficial this soup is for your health! Do not forget that this dish is very tasty also!
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Source: Naija.ng