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Edikang ikong is avegetable soup that originated among theEfik people ofCross River State and Ibibio people ofAkwa Ibom State inSouthsouthern Nigeria.[1][2][3][4] It is considered to be adelicacy among some Nigerians, and is sometimes served during occasions of importance.[5][6] Edikang ikong is a nutritious soup and expensive to prepare, and has been described as being mostly eaten by rich people inNigeria.[5] Ingredients used in edikang ikong includebeef anddried fish,bush meat,crayfish, shaki (cow tripe), kanda,pumpkin leaves, water leaves,ugu,onion,periwinkle,palm oil,salt andpepper.[1][5][7][8][9]
After preparation, edikang ikong is typically served withfufu,wheat flour,eba, orpounded yam.[10]
