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'''Nsala soup''' |
'''Nsala soup''', also known as '''white soup''', and called '''ofe nsala''' by the [[Igbo people]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nigeria |first=Guardian |date=2021-03-28 |title=How to Make Ofe Nsala (White Soup) |url=https://guardian.ng/life/how-to-make-ofe-nsala-white-soup/ |access-date=2023-11-10 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref> is a delicacy that originates from the eastern part of Nigeria. A major ingredient is [[catfish]], which gives the soup a unique taste. It also contains small pieces of [[yam (vegetable)|yam]] or cocoyam with [[utazi]] leaves. Nsala is similar to [[Afia Efere]], which is common among the Efik ethnic group.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://africandelicacy.wordpress.com/how-to-prepare-nsala-soup-with-goat-meat/|title=Tasty African Traditional Delicacies|accessdate=28 January 2016}}</ref> |
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The name ''white soup'' is used because [[palm oil]] is not used in its preparation, unlike other traditional soups. |
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==Recipe== |
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Latest revision as of 22:02, 11 March 2024
Nsala soup, also known as white soup, and called ofe nsala by the Igbo people,[1] is a delicacy that originates from the eastern part of Nigeria. A major ingredient is catfish, which gives the soup a unique taste. It also contains small pieces of yam or cocoyam with utazi leaves. Nsala is similar to Afia Efere, which is common among the Efik ethnic group.[2]
The name white soup is used because palm oil is not used in its preparation, unlike other traditional soups.
Recipe
[edit]The soup is flavoured with ogiri or iru, utazi, crayfish, yam, salt, seasoning, stock fish and dry fish. The soup is served with pounded yam, eba, semolina, semovita or any kind of morsel alongside water or preferred drink.[3]
The major ingredients of this soup are yam and catfish. Catfish is an essential requirement; sometimes other meats are also included including goat, chicken, and tripe.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2021-03-28). "How to Make Ofe Nsala (White Soup)". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ "Tasty African Traditional Delicacies". Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ^ "Preparation of Nsala Soup". Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ^ "How to Cook Nsala Soup". Retrieved 3 January 2023.