AFANG SOUP is a nutritious and medicinal soup native to the Efik people of Nigeria.
Babes, the great thing about eating Afang soup is that it is high in dietary fibre, which helps in reducing constipation and aids weight loss. It also boosts immunity and protects the body against any form of disease.
To prepare your Afang soup, you will need:
Assorted meats
Water leaves
Okazi/ Afang leaves
Palm Oil
Smoked Fish
Stockfish
Periwinkles with or without the Shells on
Freshly ground Scotch Bonnet pepper
Crayfish
Seasoning
Salt to taste
HOW TO PREPARE AFANG SOUP
1. Boil the meats on high heat, add salt and seasoning cubes, onions are optional.
2. When the meats are almost soft, add the smoked fish and continue to boil till very soft.
3. Slice and wash the water leaves to remove all traces of dirt; wash and soak the Okazi/Afang leaves in hot water for 2 minutes. This process will help soften the Afang leaves.
4. Transfer the Afang leaves into a blender, add a small amount of water, and then blend to your preferred consistency. You may also pound or grind the Afang leaves.
5. When the meats are well cooked, you should end up with 1-2 cups of stock. To this, add the crayfish, blended pepper, smoked fish, seasoning and periwinkles if you’re using any. Turn the heat down to medium. Leave to cook for 3-5 minutes.
6. Now, add the washed water leaves, stir and combine. Then leave to cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Now, add the palm oil, stir and combine, leave to cook for 3 minutes.
8. Add the blended Okazi/ Afang leaves, stir and combine, leave to cook for 5 minutes or until the leaves are tender enough for you. Taste for seasoning at this time and adjust if necessary.
9. Serve with any swallow of your choice.
NOTE: In a situation where Afang leaves are not readily available, they can be substituted with spinach.
Enjoy!
SOURCE: Sisi Jemimah
