Cookbook:Ofe Ugba (Nigerian Okra and Ugba Soup)

Ofe ugba, also called ofe ukpaka or okwuru ugba, is a Nigerian a soup of okra and ugba.

Ingredients

 * 1 handful ground crayfish
 * Fresh habanero pepper
 * Dawa dawa
 * Beef (or any meat)
 * Assorted meat
 * 2 pieces stockfish
 * Salt to taste
 * Seasoning/stock cube
 * ⅔ cooking spoons of palm oil
 * 15–20 okra pods, sliced
 * 1 cup ugba
 * Ugwu leaves or spinach, washed and sliced

Equipment

 * Pot
 * Knife
 * Stove
 * Blender
 * Bowl

Procedure

 * 1) Blend crayfish, fresh habanero pepper, and dawa dawa into a smooth paste.
 * 2) Add beef, assorted meat, and stockfish to a pot. Allow the meat to cook in its own juice, then add extra water.
 * 3) Add salt and seasoning cube. Simmer for about 25–30 minutes
 * 4) Stir the blended paste into the boiling meat. Use a little water to wash out any residual paste from the blender, and add to the pot.
 * 5) Stir in palm oil, and simmer for about 10 minutes. Make sure there is not too much liquid in the pot before proceeding.
 * 6) Stir in the okra, ugba, and ugwu. Stir, and remove from the heat to prevent the vegetables from overcooking.
 * 7) Serve the soup with any swallow of your choice.