Nsala soup is made with small pieces of
yam with
utazi leaves. The soup originates from the eastern part of Nigeria. A major ingredient is the
catfish
Catfish (or catfishes; order Siluriformes or Nematognathi) are a diverse group of ray-finned fish. Named for their prominent barbels, which resemble a cat's whiskers, catfish range in size and behavior from the three largest species alive ...
, which gives the soup a unique taste. Nsala is similar to
Afia Efere, which is common among the Efik ethnic group.
Recipe
The soup is flavoured with
ogiri or
iru, utazi, crayfish, yam, salt, seasoning, stock fish and dry fish. The soup is served with yam, eba, semolina or any kind of morsel.
The major components of this soup are yam and catfish. However, you can use any other proteins of your choice for cooking, although catfish is an essential requirement.
See also
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List of soups
This is a list of notable soups. Soups have been made since Ancient history, ancient times.
Some soups are served with large chunks of meat or vegetables left in the liquid, while others are served as a broth. A broth is a flavored liquid usua ...
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Nigerian cuisine