Ewedu soup

Ewedu soup is a Nigerian soup commonly eaten by the Yoruba ethnic group, it is known as Rama in Hausa and Ahihara in Igbo language.^[1] It is believed to be best for toddlers. It is made from jute leaf and hence, otherwise called the jute leaf soup.^[2] Similar to Okra soup, the soup is viscid in texture and is combined with Yoruba beef stew and fish stew. Ewedu soup takes about 12 minutes to prepare and is often served with Iyan, fufu or Amala.^[3]

Amala and Gbegiri with Ewedu soup

Production

Jute leaf scientifically known as Corchorus olitorius grows in area with water especially lakes and rivers. The best farm for Ewedu leaf is fallow or abandoned land high above 1,250 metres and 1,750 metres altitude.^[4]

Other Foods

Ewedu soup best goes with fufu, Amala and pounded yam.^[5]

Gallery

The rew Ewedu leaves

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  Green Jute seed
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  Amala with special soup combination
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  Amala ati Ewedu and Ogunfe

See also

• Ongacious (magazine)