Ewedu Soup

Ingredients

Check you have the quantities below.

• 6 cups ewedu leaves or jute leaves
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp locust beans (iru), optional
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp ground crayfish, optional

Let’s make it

1. Wash the leaves and blend them with water until smooth.
2. Pour into a pot, add iru, salt, and crayfish if using, and bring to a simmer.
3. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring, until slightly slimy and evenly heated.
4. Serve with amala or rice.
5. Add a little more water if you prefer a thinner soup.