How to cook Ewedu soup with Ewedu dried powder leaves

Ewedu soup, a beloved vegetable dish among the Yoruba people of Nigeria, features jute leaves as its key ingredient. The classic pairing includes amala and ewedu, known as abula when served alongside gbegiri. While traditionally eaten with amala, it also goes well with other Nigerian stews like eba, semovita, wheat, and more.

But did you know that you can make this delicious soup using Ewedu powder? Yes, Ewedu powder is an excellent alternative to the traditional method of using fresh Ewedu leaves. It's convenient, easy to use, and still retains all the nutrients and flavors of the fresh leaves. Below is a simple recipe for making Ewedu soup with Ewedu powder.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Ewedu powder
• 2 cups water or chicken broth
• Salt to taste
• Locust beans (optional)
• crayfish (optional)

Instructions:

Mix ewedu with water in a bowl and set aside.

Start heating the water in your pot on medium heat. Add the mixture of ewedu and water to the pot, stir, and cover for about 5 minutes. It should start boiling by this time.

Open after 5 minutes (depending on how long it takes for you to wash other ingredients), then use a broom-like hand whisk or any blender of your choice to mash or blend the Ewedu until it turns slimy. Depending on how slimy you want it, you can increase or decrease its thickness by adding more water to the mixture.

Add salt to taste and locust beans/crayfish (optional) for added flavor.

Stir, and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Your delicious Ewedu soup is now ready to be served with any swallow of your choice. Ewedu soup is not only tasty but also highly nutritious, containing vitamins A and C, as well as iron and calcium.

Serve hot with your choice of swallow and stew on the side. And there you have it: a delicious bowl of Ewedu soup.

So next time you're in the mood for some traditional Nigerian cuisine, try making Ewedu soup with Ewedu powder instead of fresh leaves. It's a simple and convenient option that still delivers on taste and health benefits. Happy cooking! Keep exploring our recipe page for more tasty and nutritious dishes using our products. 

[Note: For a vegetarian option, you can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth or water.]

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