I was intrigued when my friend, Chinwe, first told me about ‘white okro’ – stir-fried and cooked without any palm oil. It has gone on to become a firm favourite, not least because of the speed at which it can be prepared. Save Print Chinwe’s ‘White’ Okro Soup Serves: 4-6 With its low oil content,…
Ofe Nsala
I love this soup. It’s one of the easiest and quickest Nigerian soups to make, particularly if you make it with fish (as is traditional in Igbo land). Amongst the Igbos, it is regarded as particularly beneficial to new and nursing mothers and is viewed by the people of my maternal hometown, Onitsha, (South of…
Egusi Soup
There are several ways of making egusi soup depending on which part of Nigeria you come from. Some people like their egusi thick and clumpy; others prefer a smoother sauce. Some add tomatoes (generally in the West of Nigeria), whilst Southerners would balk at adding tomatoes. Still others form the egusi into little dumplings and add…
Okro Soup
Save Print Okro Soup Okra, okro, lady’s fingers – opinion is often divided on the attractiveness of this vegetable, however it is one of the most popular soups in Nigeria. It is often one of the first soups given to weaning children as it is easy for them to swallow. It is referred to as…