Nsala soup
Nsala soup is also known as white soup but it is widely called Ofe Nsala by the Igbo people.[1] Ofe Nsala is known as white soup because palm oil is not used for the preparation, unlike other traditional soups. It is made with small pieces of yam or Cocoyam with utazi leaves. The soup is a delicacy that originates from the eastern part of Nigeria. A major ingredient is the catfish, which gives the soup a unique taste. Nsala is similar to Afia Efere, which is common among the Efik ethnic group.[2]
Recipe
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
References
- ^ 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.