*Nigerian Vegetable Soup (Efo Riro)*
*Ingredients:*
- 2 cups assorted vegetables (amaranth, spinach, waterleaf)
- 1 cup locust beans (iru)
- 1/2 cup palm oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 Scotch bonnet peppers, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon ground crayfish
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups beef or chicken stock
- 1/4 cup smoked fish or meat (optional)
*Instructions:*
1. *Prepare the Locust Beans*: Rinse and blend the locust beans with a little water until smooth.
2. *Sauté Onions and Peppers*: Heat palm oil in a pot, add chopped onions and Scotch bonnet peppers, and sauté until softened.
3. *Add Stock and Seasonings*: Add beef or chicken stock, ground crayfish, ground pepper, and salt. Stir well.
4. *Add Vegetables*: Add the assorted vegetables and smoked fish or meat (if using). Cook until the vegetables are tender.
5. *Finish with Locust Beans*: Stir in the blended locust beans and simmer for a few minutes.
6. *Serve*: Enjoy with your favorite swallow (e.g., fufu, eba, or pounded yam).
*Tips:*
- Adjust the amount of pepper to your taste.
- Use a variety of vegetables for a richer flavor.
- Serve with a side of plantains or yams for a complete meal.
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2 days ago*Nigerian Vegetable Soup (Efo Riro)*
*Ingredients:*
- 2 cups assorted vegetables (amaranth, spinach, waterleaf)
- 1 cup locust beans (iru)
- 1/2 cup palm oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 Scotch bonnet peppers, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon ground crayfish
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups beef or chicken stock
- 1/4 cup smoked fish or meat (optional)
*Instructions:*
1. *Prepare the Locust Beans*: Rinse and blend the locust beans with a little water until smooth.
2. *Sauté Onions and Peppers*: Heat palm oil in a pot, add chopped onions and Scotch bonnet peppers, and sauté until softened.
3. *Add Stock and Seasonings*: Add beef or chicken stock, ground crayfish, ground pepper, and salt. Stir well.
4. *Add Vegetables*: Add the assorted vegetables and smoked fish or meat (if using). Cook until the vegetables are tender.
5. *Finish with Locust Beans*: Stir in the blended locust beans and simmer for a few minutes.
6. *Serve*: Enjoy with your favorite swallow (e.g., fufu, eba, or pounded yam).
*Tips:*
- Adjust the amount of pepper to your taste.
- Use a variety of vegetables for a richer flavor.
- Serve with a side of plantains or yams for a complete meal.
Would you like any variations on this recipe?