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Banga Soup (Ofe Akwu)
Banga Soup, also known as 'Ofe Akwu', is a savory, rich, and aromatic Nigerian soup that originates from the southern part of Nigeria. It's made with palm fruit extract, a medley of assorted meat, and a perfect blend of vibrant spices and herbs. Packed with flavors, this soup is a culinary journey that takes you to the heart of Nigerian cuisine, offering a unique dining experience that will leave your taste buds longing for more. It pairs well with traditional Nigerian swallows like pounded yam, fufu, or eba.
Ingredients
- Water
- 3 cups
- Salt
- to taste
- Seasoning cubes
- 2 cubes
- Utazi leaves
- 1 handful, finely chopped
- Uziza leaves
- 1 handful, finely chopped
- Fresh pepper
- 2, finely chopped
- Onions
- 1 medium, finely chopped
- Crayfish
- 1/2 cup, ground
- Dried fish
- 1, cleaned and deboned
- Stockfish
- 1, cleaned and deboned
- Assorted meat (beef, goat meat, or chicken)
- 1kg, cleaned and cut into bite-sized pieces
- Palm fruit extract
- 2 cups
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the palm fruit extract and water. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 20 minutes to soften the extract.
- Add the assorted meat, stockfish, dried fish, onions, and seasoning cubes into the same pot. Cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes, or until the meat is tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Stir in the ground crayfish, fresh pepper, and salt. Allow the soup to simmer for another 10 minutes, so the flavors can further develop.
- Finally, add the finely chopped uziza and utazi leaves. Stir the soup, and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed. Your delicious Banga Soup is ready to be served!
- Serve hot with your choice of swallow (like pounded yam, fufu, or eba) for a complete and satisfying meal.
Tips
- For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the meat with tofu or mushrooms. You can also add other traditional Nigerian spices to suit your taste.
- The soup is best enjoyed hot and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for a longer period.
Dietary Information
Servings: 6 Dish Type: Main Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Calories: 500 Fat: 30g Carbs: 20g Protein: 40g Sodium: 1500mg Sugar: 5g
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