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'''Owho soup''' is a [[soup]] taken in the south-central region of Nigeria. it is common among ethnic groups such as [[Urhobo people|urhobo]],benin-bini,[[Itsekiri people|itsekiri]],[[Ijaw people|ijaw]] etc. The soup is made with [[garri]] soaked in water after palm oil and potash mixture has been added.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Urhobo Owho Soup |url=https://www.allnigerianrecipes.com/soups/urhobo-owho-soup/ |access-date=2022-06-09 |website=All Nigerian Recipes |language=en-US}}</ref> |
'''Owho soup''' is a [[soup]] taken in the south-central region of Nigeria. it is common among ethnic groups such as [[Urhobo people|urhobo]], benin-bini ,[[Itsekiri people|itsekiri]], [[Ijaw people|ijaw]] etc. The soup is made with [[garri]] soaked in water after palm oil and potash mixture has been added.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Urhobo Owho Soup |url=https://www.allnigerianrecipes.com/soups/urhobo-owho-soup/ |access-date=2022-06-09 |website=All Nigerian Recipes |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Origin == |
== Origin == |
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There is no clear fact where the soup originated from. However according to history,the soup is either from the |
There is no clear fact where the soup originated from. However according to history, the soup is either from the [[Urhobo people|urhobo]] people or Bini people. Owho soup is commonly taken in [[Delta State]] as well as [[Edo State|Edo state]] where the two tribes are more populated.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Delta owho soup Recipe by Cookingwithseki |url=https://cookpad.com/ng/recipes/6139429-delta-owho-soup |access-date=2022-06-09 |website=Cookpad |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Preparation == |
== Preparation == |
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To make the yellow soup |
To make the yellow soup, There is need to have [[Fish|fish,]] Banga oil, [[beef]], [[crayfish]],[[palm oil]],potash amongst others on ground.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-21 |title=Owo Soup-How to Make Nigerian Urhobo Owho Soup Recipe |url=https://9jafoods.com/owo-soup-how-to-make-nigerian-urhobo-owho-soup-recipe/ |access-date=2022-06-09 |website=9jafoods |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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* Pour palm oil in a pan after removing remove bones in the fish, mix [[potash]] with a bit of water and add the mixture into the semi-bleached oil, stir until yellow and thick. |
* Pour palm oil in a pan after removing remove bones in the fish, mix [[potash]] with a bit of water and add the mixture into the semi-bleached oil, stir until yellow and thick. |
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== Caution == |
== Caution == |
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Do not cover the pot again from when the potash is added to prevent over-boiling, also to avoid metallic taste. Use small amount of potash, also ensure |
Do not cover the pot again from when the potash is added to prevent over-boiling, also to avoid metallic taste. Use small amount of potash, also ensure to soak the garri to soften else there will be lump in the soup which might be stressful to remove.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Ed |date=2019-08-29 |title=How to Prepare Nigerian Urhobo Owo Soup |url=https://www.royacshop.com/2119-how-to-prepare-nigerian-urhobo-owo-soup.html |access-date=2022-06-09 |website=Royac Shop |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Other foods == |
== Other foods == |
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It can be |
It can be taken with owho soup with boiled [[Yam (vegetable)|yam]], boiled [[List of banana cultivars|plantain]] or eaten alone.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Owho soup Recipe by Ifi Fenkus Kitchen |url=https://cookpad.com/ng/recipes/4582889-owho-soup |access-date=2022-06-09 |website=Cookpad |language=en}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Owho soup is a soup taken in the south-central region of Nigeria. it is common among ethnic groups such as urhobo, benin-bini ,itsekiri, ijaw etc. The soup is made with garri soaked in water after palm oil and potash mixture has been added.[1]
Origin
There is no clear fact where the soup originated from. However according to history, the soup is either from the urhobo people or Bini people. Owho soup is commonly taken in Delta State as well as Edo state where the two tribes are more populated.[2]
Preparation
To make the yellow soup, There is need to have fish, Banga oil, beef, crayfish,palm oil,potash amongst others on ground.[3]
- Pour palm oil in a pan after removing remove bones in the fish, mix potash with a bit of water and add the mixture into the semi-bleached oil, stir until yellow and thick.
- After boiling the fish or meat for few minutes ,then blend the garri until smooth
- Gradually add the garri just after soaking, put other ingredients such as crayfish and cook under low heat .
- Add small quantity of water while ensuring the spices are in right amount, the soup is ready when there is floating oil on top of the soup. Also the garri dissolves completely.[4]
Caution
Do not cover the pot again from when the potash is added to prevent over-boiling, also to avoid metallic taste. Use small amount of potash, also ensure to soak the garri to soften else there will be lump in the soup which might be stressful to remove.[5]
Other foods
It can be taken with owho soup with boiled yam, boiled plantain or eaten alone.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "Urhobo Owho Soup". All Nigerian Recipes. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ^ "Delta owho soup Recipe by Cookingwithseki". Cookpad. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ^ "Owo Soup-How to Make Nigerian Urhobo Owho Soup Recipe". 9jafoods. 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ^ for #OunjeAladun, Omolabake (2020-05-28). "Owho Soup". Ounje Aladun. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ^ Brown, Ed (2019-08-29). "How to Prepare Nigerian Urhobo Owo Soup". Royac Shop. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ^ "Owho soup Recipe by Ifi Fenkus Kitchen". Cookpad. Retrieved 2022-06-09.