Ewedu Soup (yoruba Style)

Ingredients

• 2–3 pieces beef
• 1 medium onion
• 2–3 stock cubes
• to taste water
• 3 cups ewedu leaves
• 2 tablespoons palm oil

Steps

1. Combine the meat, onion, stock cube, and salt in a pot.
2. Cover with water.
3. Simmer until tender to your taste—for tough meat, this will take longer.
4. Wash the ewedu leaves thoroughly if fresh.
5. If using dried ewedu, soak it in warm water for 30 minutes until it softens.
6. In a second pot, add the washed ewedu leaves and a little water.
7. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
8. It will begin to produce a slimy texture as it cooks.
9. Blend the red bell peppers and ground pepper until you get a smooth purée.
10. Add the blended pepper to the pot of cooking ewedu.
11. Stir in the ground crayfish, palm oil, and any additional seasoning (stock cubes, salt, and pepper) to taste.
12. Continue cooking for another 5–10 minutes, stirring frequently until the soup thickens and becomes smooth.
13. Serve the ewedu soup hot, paired with your choice of fufu, pounded yam, or amala.