Ewedu soup

Ewedu soup is a Nigerian soup commonly eaten by west African people .[1] It is believed to be best for toddlers. It is made from jute leaf and hence, otherwise called the jute leaf soup.[2] Similar to Okra soup, the soup is viscid in texture and is combined with beef stew and fish stew. Ewedu soup takes about 12 minutes to prepare and is often served with Iyan, fufu[3]

Production

Jute leaf scientifically known as Corchorus olitorius grows in area with water especially lakes and rivers. The best farm for Ewedu leaf is fallow or abandoned land high above 1,250 metres and 1,750 metres altitude.[4]

Other Foods

Ewedu soup best goes with fufu, Amala and pounded yam.[5]

  • Green Jute seed
  • Amala with special soup combination
  • Amala ati Ewedu and Ogunfe

See also

References

  1. ^ "Farming Ugu, Ewedu Can Uplift You This Dry Season – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2019-12-20. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  2. ^ Sessou, Ebun. "Ewedu soup, Best Delicacy for Children". Vanguard.
  3. ^ Ajayi, Anna (2024-09-16). "How to make ewedu soup like a pro". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  4. ^ "Institute issues guide on production, harvesting of Ewedu vegetable". Vanguard.
  5. ^ "Ewedu Soup". Low Carb Africa. 2020-10-04. Retrieved 2022-05-19.

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