Mahogany Seed Soup

Traditional dish from Nigeria

About Mahogany Seed Soup

igbo native soup

Mahogany Seed Soup (Ofe Akparata ) is a soup made from Mahogany seed traditional known as Akparata among the Igbo tribe. The soup originates from the Eastern part of Nigeria and it is a favourite dish among the Enugu indigenes. The Mahogany seed is widely used as a thickener used in soups and other dishes, besides using it as a thickener it can also be used in making the sauce used in the preparation of Cowleg or Goatleg Nkwobi and Abacha.

Components

  • peppercorn
  • chicken as food
  • fish
  • palm oil
  • pumpkin
  • stockfish
  • seasoning

Dietary Information

Traditional Nigeria cuisine

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