Cookbook:Ofe Ugu (Nigerian Ugu Soup)

Ofe ugu is a typical Igbo soup served with swallows such as plantain fufu, amala or semo. It is easy and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

 * Ugu leaves, cut into small pieces
 * Water
 * Palm oil
 * Ground pepper
 * Sliced onion
 * Stock cube
 * Beef
 * Ground crayfish
 * Salt

Equipment

 * Knife
 * Pot
 * Bowl/plate
 * Stove
 * Spoon

Procedure

 * 1) Rinse the ugu leaves, and boil in water for a few minutes.
 * 2) Add palm oil, ground pepper, and onion. Cook for few minutes.
 * 3) Stir, then add seasoning cube, beef, ground crayfish, and salt to taste. Cook for few minutes.
 * 4) Serve the soup with the swallow of your choice.