Otong Soup is simply okra soup native to the people of the southeastern part of Nigeria…The Efik/ Ibibio. What makes it different are the ingredients used in preparing it. It’s a soup which consists of two main vegetables i.e Etighi (Okra) and ikong Ubong (Ugu leaf). It can be prepared with meat, fish or whatever protein you have available. 

Ingredients You’ll Need In Making Otong Soup (Efik Okra Soup) :::

For this recipe, you’ll need; 

Etighi (Okra), Adan (Palm oil), Ndek-Ntokon (Fresh pepper), Ikpa (Cow hide), Unam (Tripe), Mmong (Water), Salt – To taste, Seasoning, Nsak iyak – stock fish, Ekwong – snail, Nsak obu – Shrimp, Obu – Crayfish

Directions:::

Step 1: Slice and grate the okra. Set it aside

Step 2: Pour the palm oil into an empty pot and leave to heat up. Add the fresh pepper and stir fry for 1 minute. Add the washed cowhide, tripe, salt, seasoning and water. Leave to cook for 30 minutes. Add the stockfish, snail,  Shrimp. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. 

Step 3: Add the okra, crayfish and pumpkin leaf.  Stir and leave to simmer for 5 minutes. 

Step 4: Turn off the burner and serve with your favourite swallow or steamed grated cocoyam (Ayan ekpang)

Otong Soup (Efik Okra Soup)

Yield: 7 Servings

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Otong Soup is simply okra soup native to the people of the southeastern part of Nigeria...The Efik/ Ibibio. What makes it different are the ingredients used in preparing it. It's a soup which consists of two main vegetables i.e Etighi (Okra) and ikong Ubong (Ugu leaf). It can be prepared with meat, fish or whatever protein you have available. 

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Ingredients

• 30 medium-sized Etighi (Okra)
• 1 cup Adan (Palm oil)
• 3 medium sized Ndek-Ntokon (Fresh pepper)
• 300g Ikpa (Cowhide)
• 300g Unam (Tripe)
• Salt - To taste
• 4 Seasoning cubes
• 1 medium-sized Nsak iyak (stockfish)
• 8 medium-sized Ekwong (snail)
• 250g Nsak obu (Shrimp)
• 1/2 cup Obu (Crayfish), ground

Instructions

Step 1: Slice and grate the okra. Set it aside

Step 2: Pour the palm oil into an empty pot and leave to heat up. Add the fresh pepper and stir fry for 1 minute. Add the washed cowhide, tripe, salt, seasoning and water. Leave to cook for 30 minutes. Add the stockfish, snail,  Shrimp. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. 

Step 3: Add the okra, crayfish and pumpkin leaf.  Stir and leave to simmer for 5 minutes. 

Step 4: Turn off the burner and serve with your favourite swallow or steamed grated cocoyam (Ayan ekpang)

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 7 servings Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 300mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g