How To Prepare Oha Soup?
What is OHA soup made of?
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It is one of those native Igbo soups that you taste and just can’t forget. This rich and nutritious soup is usually prepared with the leaves of the African Pterocarpus soyauxii /Pterocarpus mildbraedi tree, known traditionally as Oha leaves.J
What can I use cocoyam to cook?
It some parts of the region, cocoyam is used as a thickener for soups. It can be boiled, fried, pounded and roasted. It made into a porridge and milled into flour. The possibilities are endless with this humble root crop.N
Do you peel cocoyam before boiling?
Place in a pot of water and set over high heat to boil. Boil cocoyam until a fork passes very easily through it and can be squashed with ease between the fingers. Drain into a sieve and peel while still hot.N
How do you store Ugwu in the freezer?
You can also preserve your Ugwu in the deep freezer. Wash, slice and put on a strainer to allow the water to drain. Keep in the freezer for up to 1 week without any loss in nutrient.
What is OHA leaf called in English?
African Rosewood plant
How do you thicken Oha soup?
How long does cocoyam take to boil?
Wash and boil the cocoyam for 20minutes. Heat up frying pan,pour in palmoil and bleach it for 2minutes. Slice onion and fresh pepper. add salt to taste.
What is OHA leaf good for?
It aids digestive function. Well prepared ora soup makes digestion easy. The dietary fiber found in it helps to improve the digestive function, explore and absorb the nutrient well. It prevents constipationThis fiber helps to digest the food well, so the food residue can be pushed out of the body easily.
What does OHA leaf give the body?
It aids digestive function. Well prepared ora soup makes digestion easy. The dietary fiber found in it helps to improve the digestive function, explore and absorb the nutrient well. It prevents constipationThis fiber helps to digest the food well, so the food residue can be pushed out of the body easily.
Can I wash OHA leaves?
Wash Uziza leaves and cut them into tiny pieces with knife and chopping board. Wash Ora/Oha leaves and use your fingers to cut them into tiny pieces. Don’t use a knife to cut because it will darken the colour of the vegetable.D
Why is my Oha soup bitter?
Is Oha soup bitter?
It really does not turn bitter, but the leaves, as tender as they are do not need a knife to cut it. Traditionally, the leaves should be shredded using the tips of your fingers. To me, it is a sign of respect for the Oha leaf.
How do you store ugu in the freezer?
What is the health benefits of OHA soup?
It aids digestive function. Well prepared ora soup makes digestion easy. The dietary fiber found in it helps to improve the digestive function, explore and absorb the nutrient well. It prevents constipationThis fiber helps to digest the food well, so the food residue can be pushed out of the body easily.
