My favorite local Nigeria meal

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If there is something I love and I can't go a day and survive without it, is food, food is one of the essential and important thing every human needs to consume everyday because it is nutritious for our body and gives us energy and the essential nutrients for our body and gives us energy to carry out our daily activities as humans.
Everybody have a meal that he/she tag as favorite meal and we can never get tired of consuming such meal. Even in our dreams, if am to ask I will tell u my favorite meal, I will be able to tell you that my favorite meal or dish is Ewedu soup with combination of stew and gbegiri soup follow with swallow called Amala .
One thing about this meal is that it has high nutritional value. It is meal that is enjoy in our locality and people who are from the west part of our country, like I said earlier it has high nutritional value and I will demonstrate the procedure and ingredients I always used in preparing my favorite meal which I will never get tired of consuming.
How to Cook Ewedu Soup,stew, gbegiri soup and Amala
The only thing I will not demonstrate the method of cooking ingredients and nutritional benefits here is stew but the two soup and Amala is below.
Ingredients for Ewedu Soup:
Fresh ewedu leaves (jute leaves)
Potash (optional, for softening the leaves)
Ground crayfish (optional)
Locust beans (iru)
Ground pepper (optional)
Water
Salt and Maggi to taste
Instructions for Ewedu Soup:
Prepare the Leaves: Pluck the ewedu leaves from the stalk, rinse thoroughly to remove dirt.
Boil Water: Add a small amount of water to a pot, bring it to a boil, and optionally add a pinch of potash for faster softening.
Cook the Ewedu: Add the washed ewedu leaves to the boiling water and cook for about 5 minutes.
Blend or Mash: Use a traditional broom whisk (ijabe) or blender to mash the leaves into a smooth, viscous texture.
Season: Add locust beans, ground crayfish, pepper, Maggi and salt to taste. Stir well and simmer for another 2 minutes.
Gbegiri Soup Preparation
Ingredients:
2 cups of peeled beans (brown or white beans)
1 tablespoon ground crayfish
Palm oil (1/4 cup)
1-2 tablespoons ground pepper
Seasoning cubes (optional)
Salt (to taste)
Assorted meat (beef, goat meat, shaki, etc.)
Stock (from the meat)
Locust beans (optional)
Water
Preparation:
Cook the beans: Soak the peeled beans for about 10 minutes, then boil them until they are very soft.
Blend the beans: Once soft, blend the beans to achieve a smooth paste. If needed, add water gradually to help in blending.
Cook the blended beans: Pour the blended beans back into a pot and cook on medium heat.
Add palm oil: When the beans mixture starts thickening, add palm oil and stir.
Add meat stock and spices: Gradually add the stock from your cooked meat, crayfish, ground pepper, seasoning cubes, and salt.
Simmer and cook: Stir the soup to prevent it from sticking to the pot, and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes. Add locust beans if you like.
Add meat: Add the assorted meat to the soup and cook for a few more minutes until everything is well combined.

Ingredients for Amala:
Yam flour (elubo)
Water
Instructions for Amala:
Boil Water: Heat water in a pot until it boils.
Mix the Yam Flour: Gradually pour the yam flour into the boiling water while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
Stir and Cook: Keep stirring until the mixture becomes thick and smooth. Add more yam flour if too light, or add water if too thick.
Steam: Cover the pot for about 2 minutes on low heat to allow it to steam.
Serve: Stir one last time and serve hot with ewedu soup,stew and gbegiri soup.
Nutritional Value:
Ewedu Soup:
Rich in dietary fiber, aiding digestion.
High in vitamins A, C, and E, which support immune function and skin health.
Contains calcium and magnesium for bone health.
Antioxidants that help reduce inflammation.
Amala:Good source of carbohydrates, providing energy.
Contains fiber, which aids digestion.
Moderate amounts of potassium, essential for muscle function.
Iron from yam flour supports blood health.
Nutritional Benefits:
Protein: Beans are an excellent source of plant-based protein, essential for muscle repair and growth.
Fiber: Gbegiri is rich in fiber, aiding digestion and promoting gut health.
Vitamins and Minerals: It provides a good amount of iron, magnesium, and B-vitamins.
Healthy Fats: The use of palm oil adds healthy fats, which are essential for energy and absorbing fat-soluble vitamins.
These dishes provide a balanced meal when combined, offering both energy and essential nutrients.