Comments on: Ewedu Soup

By: Esther

Esther — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 01:25:40 +0000

In reply to Amos O Aduroja. If you are suggesting a ban,also suggest an alternation

By: Favour

Favour — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 01:13:55 +0000

Sorry, what is powdered potash

By: Ife

Ife — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 12:17:06 +0000

In reply to laide. Yes it should me and you may choose to blend it if you're going to drink it

By: Chidi Anegbu

Chidi Anegbu — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 07:44:26 +0000

In reply to Gozxy. Yeah, the regular stew.

By: Gozxy

Gozxy — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 14:02:15 +0000

Pls is there any special recipe for ewedu stew?
Or can one eat it with the regular stew made with vegetable oil.

By: Chidi Anegbu

Chidi Anegbu — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 06:53:05 +0000

In reply to claire Coulter. We will re-open our shop in January.

By: claire Coulter

claire Coulter — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 01:19:42 +0000

is there any websites that I can buy Nigerian ingredients from? I live in Scotland but im housebound and don’t know of anywhere to get international ingredients. I like to try new things and would love to try foods from all over the world.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 19:49:43 +0000

Thanks for this simple guide, today, I made my first perfect ewedu soup, the best amongst all previous trials.

By: STELLA

STELLA — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 15:35:48 +0000

I MAKE DO WITH BICARBONATE OF SODA INSTEAD OF POTASH.NOW WITH ALL I HAVE READ HERE,MY EWEDU SOUP WILL TURN OUT BETTER.

By: Chidi Anegbu

Chidi Anegbu — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 13:12:02 +0000

In reply to Amos O Aduroja. Thanks, would you recommend any alternative?

By: Amos O Aduroja

Amos O Aduroja — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:55:12 +0000

Potash is very bad for the lining of the intestine. It eats the lining of the stomach and intestine. It leads to ulcer. If you have studied the prevalence of ulcer in the western part of Nigeria, you will notice a very high prevalence of ulcer in parts of Oyo Alafin. This surge around Oyo Alafin town is due to the fact that they use potash to cook everything including ewedu, beans and other things.
I advise a total ban on the use of potash in cooking. Its accumulation in the intestinal mucosa has grave consequences.
Dr. Aduroja

By: laide

laide — Mon, 20 May 2019 15:43:06 +0000

In reply to Sade. if u want to drink it. is it cooked same way with eating with swallow

By: Peter uge

Peter uge — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 13:36:09 +0000

Its really nice with amala

By: Lynda

Lynda — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 17:10:51 +0000

In reply to Abuz. You can go to any pharmacy, ask for bicarbonate of soda(its in powder form) it's an alternative for potash

By: Tpe

Tpe — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:00:27 +0000

In reply to Dede. make sure you dont cover the pot while cooking

By: Ola Richard taiwo

Ola Richard taiwo — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 12:48:48 +0000

I am a Yoruba man from ekiti, ewedu go well with amala. And I normally eat rice with it in Lebanon

By: Chidi Anegbu

Chidi Anegbu — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 05:04:54 +0000

In reply to Mary Mercy. No point, it could turn dark once it is overcooked. I like my ewedu green. :D

By: Mary Mercy

Mary Mercy — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:24:44 +0000

can it be covered while it on the fire

By: Shalom

Shalom — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:31:32 +0000

I’m an Igbo girl and I love ewedu soup. Thanks for the guidance. I will prepare mine as well. I love cooking and also like trying new things even if it’s not my tribe soup.

By: Chef Chidi

Chef Chidi — Sat, 19 May 2018 00:53:59 +0000

In reply to Abuz. The potash softens the leaves but I think you can totally do without it.

By: Abuz

Abuz — Fri, 18 May 2018 09:55:24 +0000

I am aware that potash is not too good for the body, can i cook the soup without it

By: Chidi Anegbu

Chidi Anegbu — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 07:24:48 +0000

In reply to Thecla. Any kind of stew will do, normal vegetable-oil-fried stew.

By: Thecla

Thecla — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 20:40:01 +0000

Please the stew that is added to the ewedu soup,was it fried with red oil or groundnut oil

By: Chidi Anegbu

Chidi Anegbu — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 07:57:23 +0000

In reply to Akpah O.Martin. We use very little, doctors can tell us more.

By: Akpah O.Martin

Akpah O.Martin — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 20:05:13 +0000

Is the potash healthy for consumption?

By: Chidi Anegbu

Chidi Anegbu — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 07:26:14 +0000

In reply to Dede. Not drawing at all? Did you overcook it? It doesn't draw like okro but it should draw.

By: Dede

Dede — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 12:11:11 +0000

Hello, is it possible for the ewedu to not draw? My ewedu isn’t drawing .Thanks

By: Lilian

Lilian — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 20:58:14 +0000

In reply to Blessing. oh yes. it's in the east. it's called kerenkere. it's quite common. you just didn't know it's same as ewedu. look closely at the image

By: Francis ijeoma

Francis ijeoma — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 10:46:10 +0000

This is nice oh. With this i will love to prepare my ewedu soup someday with alot of smoke fish in it. You are doing a good job here. God bless the tutor.. For me i love cooking than eating outside

By: Blessing

Blessing — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 10:45:12 +0000

In reply to Gifty. Please can one find dis ewedu leaf in d east? Owerri, I love the soup soo much, I cnt find it in the market

By: Oluremi Ogundana

Oluremi Ogundana — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 17:46:45 +0000

In reply to The Nigerian Kitchen. I f you want a bright looking soup, you can add the stew . But if you are only keen about the ewedu improving your haemoglobin level particularly for a convalescent person , the green soup is okay since you have added the Maggie, salt and dry pepper. Remi

By: Gifty

Gifty — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 15:09:35 +0000

Love dis page bcoz I love to cook good foods

By: mama oyibo yellow

mama oyibo yellow — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 06:44:35 +0000

it tastes good

By: Dr. Ebus

Dr. Ebus — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 22:36:52 +0000

In reply to Sade. U dey enjoy ooooo

By: Lizzy

Lizzy — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 14:37:49 +0000

In reply to vafeo. Yes you are correct. How can you cook ewedu without locust beans

By: Sade

Sade — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 18:56:06 +0000

In reply to The Nigerian Kitchen. As for me o, if i want to eat any swallows,I blend it stew and gbegiri if available but if I want to drink ewedu, I don't add anything.

By: Chidi Anegbu

Chidi Anegbu — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 12:41:12 +0000

In reply to Joy. freezer is just the same as fridge.

By: Joy

Joy — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:47:38 +0000

In reply to Chidi Anegbu. Wat abt in d freezer?

By: Chidi Anegbu

Chidi Anegbu — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 19:48:13 +0000

In reply to Esther. it turns dark, even in the fridge. Ewedu should made and eaten the same day.

By: Esther

Esther — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 03:11:28 +0000

Can Ewedu soup stay for like 2 or 3 days? not in the fridge just warming it morning and night

By: yima

yima — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 19:27:41 +0000

In reply to The Nigerian Kitchen. Its eaten as it is. But mostly mixed with stew.

By: Dami Victor

Dami Victor — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 13:03:24 +0000

In reply to Kaveetha. Hi, Kaveetha. Amongst the above listed ingredients needed which is not available in Indian?

By: Kaveetha

Kaveetha — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:00:36 +0000

Hi There,

I’m an Indian and my fiance is a Nigerian, I love him so much that I want to be able to atleast one Nigerian dish when he comes to visit me again. So can tell me a simple Nigerian dish wherein I can make it with the ingredients avaiable in India….. as I went through a lot of receipes and there are some ingredients which I dont think I will get it here. Can you please help…

By: Olayeye

Olayeye — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 03:33:25 +0000

This is nice but I think ewedu soup is not complete without ground egusi and locust beans(iru woro)take note.

By: Yetty

Yetty — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 14:11:42 +0000

What a delicious soup when u add stock fish;

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 14:55:57 +0000

I do not know how to show appreciation to your contribution on this blog, but to say thank you and abundant God’s blessings.

thanks.

By: Dorcas

Dorcas — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:08:32 +0000

Actually, I just stumbled on this website, and I have loved every minute of my being here. As an original Yoruba wife, whose husband loves ewedu soup, i think i should add a few detail. #1. Warning! – Don’t add any ingredient to the water before it boils except potash. Reason: the leaves will never draw! #2. You might also like to add iru (locust beans) after using the broom. It improves the taste a lot. #3. Some Yoruba People, especially from Ogbomosho like to add egusi (Melon Seeds) to the ewedu after it is done! Interesting isn’t it?

Like a said, I love all your recipes. Thanks. Dorcas.

By: ufa kennie alegbeleye

ufa kennie alegbeleye — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 12:03:29 +0000

good

By: vafeo

vafeo — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 12:57:10 +0000

I give u kudos, its a nice try. Bt all yoruba stew or soup is as rich as u are. In d case of ewedu, its neva complete widot ur brown locus bean, fish( whc u mashed wt d broom once d leaf is soft) . Then u add a lil bit of blended crayfish & den ur seasoning & salt to taste.
Its not jst a leaf, seasoning & salt affair. Tks. Try it dis way, u wil love it d more

By: yoruba man

yoruba man — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 20:31:48 +0000

Yes, I am a yoruba man and I like to blend ewedu with other soups like egusi plus stew, it is perfect that way. I also like other yoruba soups like efo riro and gbegiri (beans soup), they are my favorites. But if I am out of my house, a well made jollof rice is my thing.