Ofe onugbu (Bitterleaf Soup)
Delight in the robust flavors of Nigerian Bitterleaf Soup, a traditional dish rich with chopped bitterleaf, Vchunks, and aromatic spices. Thickened with cocoyam and seasoned to perfection, it's a savory delicacy best enjoyed with fufu or pounded yam, offering an authentic taste of Nigerian cuisine."
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients
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2 cupsBitterleaf washed and chopped
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150 gVchunks
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8 smallCocoyams
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2 tspsTurmeric paste
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2 tbspsPalm oil
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1 mediumOnion finely chopped
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2-3Scotch bonnet peppers Adjust to Taste
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Ogiri Igbo
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Salt Adjust to Taste
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Water
Instructions
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Place the Vchunks in a pot. Add water, sliced onions, and salt. Boil until tender.
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Blend the peppers and set them aside while the Vchunks are cooking,
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Peel and cut the cocoyams into chunks if using. Boil until soft, then pound into a smooth paste.
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Once the Vchunks is tender, add the palm oil and allow it to melt into the broth. Stir well.
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Add the turmeric and pepper paste. Stir and let it simmer for 10minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
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Add the paste to the soup and stir until well incorporated.
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Add the washed and chopped bitterleaf to the soup. If you didn't parboil them, you can add them directly. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.
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Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
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Remove the soup from heat once everything is well-cooked and thickened to your liking
Notes
Parboil and squeeze the leaves to reduce the bitterness of the bitter leaf. Bitterleaf soup is typically served with fufu or pounded yam. Enjoy your delicious Nigerian Bitterleaf Soup!
