We prepared this soup with a heart full of love for some special folks.
Tag: Ogbono
Ogbono + Ewedu
Let me tell you all about this soup! Today I had a deep craving for “draw” soup … actually it was really an ewedu craving. With no stew in the fridge, and no desire to make any, the best option was to whip up something “unconventional” 🙂 with what was available.
Ofe Ogbono and Nni Oka
As a bonafide Onitsha babe, Nni Oka + Ofe Ogbono holds a special place in my heart, and frankly in my life. It takes its position of honor in any authentic Onitsha Ado celebration, and is the queen of all soup/swallow combos in my books :).
“Ofe-Ogbono” means “Ogbono soup”, and “Nni Oka” is roughly translated to “Corn Meal” although it is not the actual “Corn Meal” we are all familiar with. “Ogbono” is the seed of a mango-like fruit. Most people cook ogbono with okro to provide crunch and texture. “Ogbono has a “draw” effect when cooked.