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Nsala soup

Traditional dish from Nigeria

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About Nsala soup

Nigerian soup popular among the Igbo people and usually prepared for special guests

Nsala soup, also known as white soup, and called ofe nsala by the Igbo people, is a delicacy that originates from the eastern part of Nigeria. A major ingredient is catfish, which gives the soup a unique taste. It also contains small pieces of yam or cocoyam with utazi leaves. Nsala is similar to Afia Efere, which is common among the Efik ethnic group.

Components

  • chicken as food
  • fish
  • crayfish
  • yam
  • Dawadawa
  • Siluriformes

Dietary Information

✓ Must-try when visiting Nigeria
Traditional Nigeria cuisine

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