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Yoruba • Southwestern Nigerian Culinary Heritage

Classic Ewedu Soup

Yoruba Jute Leaf Soup

A silky Yoruba jute-leaf soup with a delicate draw, vibrant green character and the unmistakable savory depth of fermented locust beans.

PREPARATION

10 minutes

COOKING

15 minutes

TOTAL TIME

25 minutes

SERVES

6 servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup CaMasi Maison™ Premium Ground Ewedu
  • 3 cups water, plus more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon iru or dawadawa, rinsed
  • ¼ teaspoon food-grade potash, optional
  • 1 teaspoon premium sea salt, adjusted to taste
THE MAISON METHOD

Preparation Method

  1. Prepare the potash solution: If using potash, dissolve it in 2 tablespoons of warm water. Allow any sediment to settle, then carefully pour the clear liquid into a separate bowl.
  2. Heat the water: Pour 3 cups of water into a medium saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  3. Add the potash: Stir in ½ teaspoon of the clarified potash solution. Use only a small amount, as too much can affect the flavor and texture of the soup.
  4. Add the ground ewedu: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Sprinkle the ground ewedu into the water gradually while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
  5. Develop the texture: Cook for 3–5 minutes, whisking or stirring briskly with an ijabe or wooden spoon, until the soup becomes smooth, green and pleasantly viscous.
  6. Add the iru: Stir in the rinsed iru and simmer gently for another 3 minutes so its savory character infuses the soup.
  7. Adjust the consistency: Add a little warm water if the soup is thicker than desired. Stir until the characteristic silky draw is restored.
  8. Season and finish: Add the sea salt and taste carefully. Simmer for 1–2 minutes, then remove from the heat while the color remains vibrant.

A NOTE FROM THE MAISON

Maison Notes

Add the ground ewedu gradually while whisking continuously. This produces a smooth soup without dry pockets or lumps.
Use only food-grade potash intended for cooking, and add it sparingly. The recipe may also be prepared without potash, although the color and draw may differ slightly.
Do not overcook the ewedu. A brief simmer preserves its green color, delicate flavor and characteristic texture.
Serve with amala and gbegiri, accompanied by obe ata or your preferred Nigerian stew.

PLEASE NOTE

Allergen Information

No major allergens are intentionally included in this recipe. Contains fermented locust beans, which are legumes. Check all packaged ingredients before use. Prepared in a kitchen where other allergens may be present.
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