Archives Tag: Igbo Soup
Recipe For Ofe Uziza
April 19, 2022
On our menu is ofe uziza. This soup is the Igbo version of the native soup, the culinary jewel of Rivers State. Ofe uziza is thickened with cocoyam but in the absence of this thickener, ofor or achi can be used. Like all cocoyam thickened soups, ofe uziza combines well with palm fruit extract. Today’s … Continue reading Recipe For Ofe Uziza
Did You Know? 6 Thickening Agents for Igbo Soups
April 19, 2022
The Igbo are soup lovers. They have a wide variety of soups which they enjoy with ‘swallow’ at lunchtime. Igbo soups are usually thick. As such, thickening agents are sometimes employed to help them achieve this desired quality. Today, we’ll briefly review six thickening agents that are used by the Igbo in soup making. These … Continue reading Did You Know? 6 Thickening Agents for Igbo Soups
Recipe for Ofe Onugbu
April 19, 2022
On our menu today is Ofe Onugbu, the absolutely delicious soup that hails from Anambra State. Anambra Onugbu Soup is known by its signature long bitter leaves and the wrapped locust beans which is locally known as ogili isii. Ogili isii gives ofe onugbu its unique aroma and flavor. Before we discuss the making of … Continue reading Recipe for Ofe Onugbu
