Nsala soup, also known aswhite soup, and calledofe nsala by theIgbo people,[1] is a delicacy that originates from the eastern part of Nigeria. A major ingredient iscatfish, which gives the soup a unique taste. It also contains small pieces ofyam or cocoyam withutazi leaves. Nsala is similar toAfia Efere, which is common among the Efik ethnic group.[2]
The namewhite soup is used becausepalm oil is not used in its preparation, unlike other traditional soups.
The soup is flavoured withogiri oriru, utazi, crayfish, yam, salt, seasoning, stock fish and dry fish. The soup is served with pounded yam, eba, semolina, semovita or any kind of morsel alongside water or preferred drink.[3]
The major ingredients of this soup are yam and catfish. Catfish is an essential requirement; sometimes other meats are also included including goat, chicken, and tripe.[4]
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