Traditional Recipe
Vegetable Soup
(Editan/Iwa)
A rich and nutritious traditional Nigerian delicacy, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
What you'll need for the base.
Water leaves – 1kg
Ugwu leaves – 500g
Palm oil – 250ml
Meat & Cow skin – 750g
Seasoning & Extras
The secret to the perfect flavour.
Crayfish & Pepper
Stockfish & Periwinkle
Onion & Seasoning cubes
Dried fish – 1 piece
Method of Preparation
Step 1: Prep the Ingredients
Wash the selected meat, cow skin (kpomo) and stockfish thoroughly. Chop the water leaf and ugwu leaves into small pieces, and slice the pepper.
Step 2: Cook the Base
Cook the meat, skin, and stockfish for 3 minutes with seasoning and salt. Wash and debone the fish, then add it to the cooking meat stock and allow it to cook for another 3 minutes.
Step 3: Combine Vegetables
Add the water leaf and crayfish, allowing it to heat through. Then add palm oil, blended pepper, periwinkle (if using), seasoning cubes, and salt. Let it cook for 2 minutes.
Step 4: Final Simmer
Add the ugwu leaves and allow them to cook for 1 minute. Cover the pot for one final minute to let the flavours meld perfectly.
