Eka soup explained

Eka soup, also known as ekuku, is a delicacy of three tribes in the Eastern region of Nigeria. It is prepared from mashed palm kernel, roasted groundnut and benne seeds. Eka soup is commonly eaten with starchy foods such as fufu.[1] Eka Soup (Beniseed soup) is a popular dish among the Idomas of Benue State, the Ogojas in Cross River and the Ibirams of Kogi state.[2]

History

The soup is common among the people in Benue, Kogi and Cross River State. Beniseed soup is known as ishwa soup by the Tiv tribe, while Hausa refer to the soup as ridi.[3]

Similar soups

Other soups made from nuts and seeds include:

Other foods

Eka soup is often eaten with Eba, pounded yam and fufu.[8]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: How to Make Eka Soup (Beni seed soup) . 2022-06-14 . www.onga.ng . 2021-01-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210117145956/http://www.onga.ng/en/recipes/soups-and-stews/esa-soup-aka-beniseed-soup/ . live .
  2. Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2020-08-09 . Eka Soup (Beniseed Soup) Recipe . 2023-05-30 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2020-08-09 . Eka Soup (Beniseed Soup) Recipe . 2022-06-14 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US . 2021-06-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210625035908/https://guardian.ng/life/eka-soup-beniseed-soup-recipe/ . live .
  4. Web site: 2020-04-19 . Cook The Delicious Banga Soup The Niger-Delta Way . 2022-06-14 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US . 2020-11-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201130084720/https://guardian.ng/life/cook-the-delicious-banga-soup-the-niger-delta-way/ . live .
  5. Web site: 2016-08-12 . Bring your tastebuds alive with Banga soup . 2022-06-14 . Tribune Online . en-GB . 2016-08-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160814150600/http://tribuneonlineng.com/bring-tastebuds-alive-banga-soup/ . live .
  6. Web site: 2019-06-02 . Learn How To Make Delicious Egusi Soup . 2022-06-14 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US . 2022-05-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220528044448/https://guardian.ng/life/learn-how-to-make-delicious-egusi-soup/ . live .
  7. Web site: 2018-12-01 . Ogbono Soup . 2022-06-14 . Tribune Online . en-GB . 2022-02-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220214211059/https://tribuneonlineng.com/ogbono-soup/ . live .
  8. Web site: How to Make Eka Soup (Beni seed soup). 2022-06-14. www.onga.ng. 2021-01-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20210117145956/http://www.onga.ng/en/recipes/soups-and-stews/esa-soup-aka-beniseed-soup/. live.