Editan (soup) explained

Editan
Region:	Cross River State
National Cuisine:	Nigeria
Creators:	-->
Type:	Soup
Main Ingredient:	Vegetables
Serving Size:	100 g

Editan soup is a vegetable soup that originates from the Efik People of Cross River State in South South Nigeria. It is popularly known amongst the Cross River State people. The soup is made from Editan leaf, a bitter leaf. Before being cooked the bitterness must be squeezed out.^{[1] [2] [3]}

The editan leaf is believed to have medicinal values.

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See also

• Afang Soup
• Atama Soup
• Edikan Ikong
• Nigerian Cuisine
• List of Soups
• List of vegetable soups

Notes and References

1. Book: Esema, Joseph D.. Culture, customs, and traditions of Cross River State people of Nigeria. 2002-01-01. MOCOMP. en.
2. Book: Multicultural Handbook of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics. Thaker. Aruna. Barton. Arlene. 2012-04-23. John Wiley & Sons. 9781405173582. en.
3. Book: Uyanga, Roseline E.. Briefs on Nigeria's indigenous and Western education: an interpretative history. 1998-01-01. Hall of Fame Educational Publishers. 9789783073227. en.
4. Web site: oyibougbo . 2022-06-20 . How To Make Editan Soup . 2023-06-14 . Ou Travel and Tour . en-US.