Ewedu Soup

Ewedu soup is a traditional Nigerian soup made with jute leaves and commonly served with a variety of Nigerian dishes.

Ingredients - Serves 6

Wash the ewedu leaves thoroughly and remove any tough stems.
Place the leaves in a pot with water and boil for about 10 minutes until the leaves are soft.
Using a blender or a wooden spoon, blend or mash the leaves until they become slimy.
In a separate pot, heat the palm oil and sauté the chopped onions and pepper for a few minutes.
Add the locust beans (Iru) and crayfish to the pot and stir well.
Pour in the mashed ewedu leaves and stir continuously for about 5 minutes.
Add salt to taste and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Serve hot with your choice of swallow (e.g., amala, eba, or pounded yam).