Cookbook:Afia Efere (Efik White Soup)

Afia efere is a white soup native to the Efik tribe of Nigeria. It is similar to the Igbo ofe nsala. Afia efere is simple, easy to prepare, and affordable.

Ingredients

 * Assorted meat
 * Goat meat
 * Smoked fish
 * Calabash nutmeg
 * Uda (optional)
 * Uziza seeds
 * Uyayak
 * Yam
 * Ground crayfish
 * Cameroon pepper
 * Dry pepper
 * Salt
 * Stock cubes
 * Uziza leaves

Procedure

 * 1) Boil the assorted meat and goat meat until soft.
 * 2) Boil the smoked fish until soft.
 * 3) Grind the calabash nutmeg, uda, uziza seeds, and half of the uyayak until it is a nearly-smooth powder. Add some water to the ground spices and sieve.
 * 4) Peel, wash, and cook the yam until soft. Mash the boiled yam traditionally or using a food processor until smooth.
 * 5) Stir the crayfish, pepper, and the remaining half of the uyayak to the meat. Add some water, and bring the contents to a boil.
 * 6) Taste for salt and season. Add the ground spices to the meat, and simmer on a low heat.
 * 7) Add the pounded yam in medium-sized balls, and turn up the heat.
 * 8) Once the yam is dissolved, taste for seasoning and salt.
 * 9) Stir in the uziza leaves, and serve.