Ora Soup I
If you've got cocoyams, assorted meat such as beef and tripe and ground crayfish, you're most of the way to this beef: about 60 minutes of cooking across 6 steps. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 6 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for large pot and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (6)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Season the assorted meat with the chopped onion, one crumbled seasoning cube, and a little salt, then boil with just enough water to cover until tender, about 40 to 50 minutes, keeping the stock in the pot.
- Meanwhile, peel and boil the cocoyams in a separate pot until very soft when pierced, about 20 minutes, then pound or blend them into a smooth, lump-free paste.
- Bring the meat and its stock back to a brisk simmer and add the palm oil, ground crayfish, fermented locust beans, blended chile pepper, and the remaining seasoning cube.
- Drop small lumps of the cocoyam paste into the simmering stock a little at a time, allowing each addition to dissolve so the soup thickens to a slightly drawing, smooth consistency.
- Let the soup simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes so the thickener cooks through and the flavors marry, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Wash and shred the oha or bitterleaf leaves, stir them in, and cook for a final 3 to 5 minutes, then taste, adjust the salt, and serve hot with pounded yam or fufu.
You'll use: Large pot Β· Saucepan Β· Blender
Tips & common questions
How long does Ora Soup I take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Ora Soup I is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Ofe Ora na Garri.jpg (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.