Edikang ikong

Edikang ikong is a vegetable soup that originated among the Efik- Ibibio people of Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State in Southeastern Nigeria.[1][2] It is considered to be a delicacy among some Nigerians, and is sometimes served during occasions of importance.[3][4] Edikang ikong is a nutritious soup and expensive to prepare, and has been described as being mostly eaten by rich people in Nigeria.[3] Ingredients used in edikang ikong include beef and dried fish, bush meat, crayfish, shaki (cow tripe), kanda, pumpkin leaves, water leaves, ugu, onion, periwinkle, palm oil, salt and pepper.[1][3][5]

Edikaikong

After preparation, edikang ikong can be served with fufu, wheat flour, eba, or pounded yam.[6]

See also

References
  1. "Trad Perfect! Recipe for an amazing Edikang Ikong Soup". Pulse Nigeria. May 20, 2015. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  2. Ukpong, Cletus (April 19, 2016). "Nollywood Actress, Omoni Oboli, falls in love with Afang soup". Premium Times. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  3. Iyobebe, S. (2016). Health and Exercise is wealth with "Recipes". Trafford Publishing. p. pt73–74. ISBN 978-1-4907-6979-0.
  4. Agbenson, V. (2014). Moment of Truth: The Compelling Story of Pastor Tunde Bakare. Heinemannn Educational. p. 22. ISBN 978-978-8431-45-9.
  5. Inyese, Amaka (June 23, 2015). "Nigerian Dish: Edikang ikong". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  6. "Edikaiakong Soup". Leadership Newspaper. 2018-08-25. Retrieved 2019-04-19.

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