Cookbook:Ofe Ujuju (Nigerian Ujuju Soup)

Ofe ujuju is a soup from the southeastern region of Nigeria. It is made with a common leaf called ujuju, and some cooks may add okra or ogbono as well. It can be served with any desired swallow, although eba is a common choice.

Ingredients

 * Ujuju leaves
 * Goat meat, washed
 * Salt
 * Seasoning cubes
 * Cameroon pepper
 * Onion, chopped
 * Stockfish, washed
 * Dryfish, washed
 * Ground crayfish
 * Fermented locust bean
 * Palm oil

Procedure

 * 1) Wash the ujuju leaves thoroughly, and remove the middle ribs.
 * 2) Cook the leaves for a few minutes in boiling water to soften. Drain the water.
 * 3) Transfer drained leaves to a mortar, and mash them uniformly.
 * 4) Combine goat meat, salt, seasoning cubes, pepper, and onion in a pot.
 * 5) Cover with water, and bring to a simmer. Simmer until meat is cooked through.
 * 6) Add the stockfish, dryfish, ground crayfish, and locust beans. Allow to cook for few seconds.
 * 7) Mix in palm oil and the smashed ujuju leaves.
 * 8) Allow to simmer for a few minutes without covering the pot.
 * 9) Remove from heat, and serve hot.