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Otong soup

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Otong soup is a Nigerian soup made in the South Eastern region, it is popular among the Efik tribe of the cross River state. Similar soup are Ila alasepo of Yoruba and 'okwuru' of the Igbo tribe.[1]

Three vegetables used in preparing the soup are ikong  Ubong (Ugu leaves), Uziza leaves and Okra. Assorted meats, fishes, crayfish,bonnet pepper, Onion and palm oil are used in cooking the Efik soup.[2]

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The soup is served with Ayan Ekpang, fufu, Eba and Pounded yam.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "How To Make Otong Soup". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-10-24. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
  2. ^ Online, Tribune (2019-06-29). "Here's finger-licking OTONG soup". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
  3. ^ Online, Tribune (2021-10-30). "Make Okra soup the Efik way". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2022-06-30.