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Efo riro

Chichi Uguru
Efo riro also Nigerian spinach stew is a delicious Nigerian vegetable soup recipe that’s unbelievably easy to make. Traditionally made with Efo Shoko (Lagos spinach, tomatoes, red bell peppers and a few other ingredients, this recipe is one of the popular vegetable Soups in Nigeria.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine African, Nigerian, Yoruba
Servings 10 to 12

Ingredients
  

Meats

  • 200 g Pomo (cow skin)
  • 100 g stock fish
  • 300 g cow feet
  • 400 g smoked Turkey
  • 200 g shaki (tripe)

Other ingredients

  • 1.5 kg frozen spinach (thawed and drained and squeezed)
  • 3 large large red bell peppers
  • 1 medium Roma Tomato (optional)
  • 2 medium onions (chop one and blend the other with the bell peppers)
  • 3 habanero peppers
  • ¼ cup coarsely ground crayfish
  • ¼ cup smoked prawns (Okporo)
  • ¼ cup iru (locust beans)
  • 1 teaspoon Bouillon powder (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 11/2 cup Palmoil
  • 2 cups beef stock (from cooked meat.)

Instructions
 

  • Coarsely blend red bell peppers, habanero peppers, onion and tomato and set aside.
  • Season and cook the meats till cooked through and tender.
  • Heat up palm oil over medium heat, (do not bleach) add chopped onion, and iru let it cook for about 2 mins before adding the coarsely blended pepper mix, 1 cup of meat stock, cray fish and pomo.
  • Let stew cook till it reduces in size and the oil comes to the top. This should take about 10-15 mins stir at intervals to prevent the stew from sticking.
  • Add the precooked assorted meats, fish and smoked prawns stir and taste for seasoning, adjust if necessary.
  • Add the squeezed spinach, stir to combine simmer on medium low heat, for about 3 minutes add the remaining cup of meat stock if needed and let it continue simmer on medium low heat for another minute before turning off the heat.
  • Enjoy with your favorite side dish either swallow or rice.
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