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It\u2019s quite an easy dish to prepare, as long as you follow the major instructions and requirements.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Ingredients<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ogwimeh Oven baked catfish.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Vegetable (Shoko Oko)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lots of Onions\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lots of locust beans (Iru)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-dried pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scotch bonnet (small pepper)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palm Oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assorted meats of your choice (Shaki, Kpomo, cow leg, smoked turkey or beef)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eja Kika (Smoked Panla fish)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw\/cooked prawns and smoked prawns (Optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasoning cubes of your choice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground Crayfish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Prepare<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, get your core ingredients ready. Efo Riro is a fast-cooking dish, so you\u2019ll need to be proactive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Season your assorted meats, add sliced onions, and boil on medium heat. Remember to boil the tougher meats first, then add the softer ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slice your washed vegetables and blanch them with hot water, be careful not to soak in hot water for too long to retain the nutrients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blend the scotch bonnets and long dried peppers and onion coarsely and set aside.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Into a large pot, add the palm oil, and leave to heat up on medium heat for 2 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then add onions, and fry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then add the locust beans, and fry to release the flavor for another minute.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the coarse blended mixture and seasoning cubes, let that fry for 15-20 minutes thereabouts or until the pepper dries out and the size reduces by almost half.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a bit of the meat stock, if you haven\u2019t got stock, just add water, and be careful not to add too much. Just one cup should do.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let it boil for 2-3 minutes to combine, then add the assorted meats, prawns, and crayfish.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the Stockfish (previously soaked in hot water) and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ogwimeh Oven baked catfish<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, boil till tender, and set aside.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stir<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and taste, add seasoning if required. Leave to cook for a further 10 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now add the blanched vegetables, stir thoroughly\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce the heat at this time, leave to simmer for a further 5 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch the heat off and it\u2019s ready to serve.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve with any \u201cswallow\u201d of your choice. Efo Riro is also perfect with white rice, boiled yam, and plantain.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Efo Riro needs no introduction as it\u2019s one of the most popular vegetable soups in Nigeria and an absolute favourite of the Yorubas. 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