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Oghwo evwri is asoup eaten in the south-central region ofNigeria. It is common among theUrhobo,Isoko, andItsekiri. The soup is made withGarri soaked in water after palm oil and potash mixture has been added. It is traditionally served at weddings in theDelta State; its absence at a wedding celebration is considered insulting to guests. It is also served at other traditional celebrations.
The soup is also calledoghwevwri,oghwoevwri,oghwo orowo. It is also calledoghwo ofigbo,ogwofibo and multiple other names. The name "Oghwo evwri" means "palm oil soup";palm oil is a critical ingredient.[1]
Oghwo soup is a soup traditional to the south-central region of Nigeria.[2] It is common among ethnic groups such as Urhobo.[3][4][5][6][7] The soup is made withgarri soaked in water after palm oil and potash mixture has been added.[3]
There is controversy about the origination of the soup. According to history, the soup is either from the ,Isoko and Urhobo people . Owho soup is commonly taken inDelta State as well asEdo state where the two tribes are populous, the Isoko and Urhobo Isoko tribe are mostly seen as the same by other tribes because of their shared similarities in Culture, their Foods Their Dressing, their Dance and their languages etc, Though the Isoko tribe is smaller ethnically compared to the urhobo yet the Isoko tribe can never go unnoticed due to their significance in Agriculture, Education, Oil Wells and more they are also the richest tribe in Delta State. it is very important to note that OWO soup and Banga Soup is a tradition in Isoko land as their land is enriched with Palm Trees and Fishes (Agriculture and more) There's no traditional marriages and Ceremonies done in Isoko land without OWO soup even if there are other varieties of foods available The OWO soup must be Present.[5] It is especially revered by the Isoko/rhobo people.[3]
Owho soup is made fromfish, Banga oil,beef,crayfish,palm oil, potash where Garri is poured into palm oil thickened with potash.[4][8] Sometimes, it is made with other ingredients such asbush meat.[9] The Garri is blended initially to smoothen it, adding other ingredients like cray fish the soup is ready when there's floating oil on it.[6]
Owho soup is typically eaten with a starch (usi) such as boiledyam, boiled bananas, boiledplantain or sweet potatoes or other types ofswallow but is sometimes eaten alone.[3][5][7][2]
The soup is also sometimes served as a sauce.[10]
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