Otong soup

Otong soup is a Nigerian soup made in the South Eastern region. It is popular among the Efik tribe of the Cross River state. Similar soups are Ila alasepo of Yoruba and 'okwuru' of the Igbo tribe.[1]

Three vegetables used in preparing the soup, which are ikong Ubong (Ugu leaves), Uziza leaves and Okra. Assorted meats, fishes, crayfish, bonnet pepper, onion and palm oil are used in cooking this Efik soup.[2]

Other foods

The soup is served with Ayan Ekpang, fufu, Eba and Pounded yam.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "How To Make Otong Soup". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-10-24. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
  2. ^ Online, Tribune (2019-06-29). "Here's finger-licking OTONG soup". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
  3. ^ Online, Tribune (2021-10-30). "Make Okra soup the Efik way". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2022-06-30.


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