Name: EWEDU, GBEGIRI, STEW [ABULA] RECIPE
Ingredients: 1 bunch of fresh ewedu leaves; Potash; 2 teaspoon ground crayfish; 2 tablespoon locust beans (iru); Slt to taste; ½ stock cube; 1 cup of water; 1 cup peeled beans; 3 tablespoons of palm oil; 2 tablespoons of ground crayfish; 2 tablespoons of locust beans (iru); 2 stock cubes; Salt to taste; 2 teaspoon of ground pepper; Beef and offals + the meat stock; 10 large fresh tomatoes; 4 pieces of tatashe; 4 pieces of scotch bonnet (adjust to your spice level); 2 medium onions; ½ cup of palm oil; 2 stock cubes; 1 teaspoon of curry powder; 2 cups of meat stock; Salt to taste

EWEDU, GBEGIRI, STEW [ABULA] RECIPE

Abula combines ewedu, gbegiri, and stew for a delicious trio. Paired with Semovita, it’s simply irresistible!

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Ingredients

EWEDU INGREDIENTS

1 bunch of fresh ewedu leaves
Potash
2 teaspoon ground crayfish
2 tablespoon locust beans (iru)
Slt to taste
½ stock cube
1 cup of water

GBEGIRI INGREDIENTS

1 cup peeled beans
3 tablespoons of palm oil
2 tablespoons of ground crayfish
2 tablespoons of locust beans (iru)
2 stock cubes
Salt to taste
2 teaspoon of ground pepper

TOMATO STEW INGREDIENTS

Beef and offals + the meat stock
10 large fresh tomatoes
4 pieces of tatashe
4 pieces of scotch bonnet (adjust to your spice level)
2 medium onions
½ cup of palm oil
2 stock cubes
1 teaspoon of curry powder
2 cups of meat stock
Salt to taste

Instructions

EWEDU INSTRUCTIONS

Pick the Ewedu leaves and rinse thoroughly.
Blend the leaves with a little amount of water until smooth.
In a pot, pour in 1 cup of water, add the potash, and add the blended Ewedu into the pot.
Add the locust beans (Iru), ground crayfish, seasoning cube, and salt to taste
Allow it to simmer for 4–7 minutes.
Stir continously until the soup has a smooth and slimy consistency
Remove from heat and set aside

GBEGIRI INSTRUCTIONS

Boil the beans until soft, then blend.
In a pot, add in the blended beans and cook on medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
Add in the palm oil, stock cubes, ground crayfish, locust beans (iru), ground pepper, and salt.
Allow to cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

STEW INSTRUCTIONS

Wash the protein thoroughly, season with salt, stock cubes, and boil until tender, reserving the stock.
Blend the fresh tomatoes, tatashes, scotch bonnets, and onion until smooth.
Boil the blended mix until there's little water/moisture left.
In a separate pan, heat the palm oil, add chopped onion, and fry it in the oil until golden brown.
Add the blended pepper mix.
Pour in the boiled pepper mix and fry on medium heat.
Stir occasionally to prevent burning
Fry until the oil floats on top (about 13–16 minutes)
Pour in the reserved meat stock, the meat, and offals, and adjust the consistency.
Allow to simmer for another 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve hot alongside your Golden Penny Semovita
This rich and flavourful stew will tie the whole meal together beautifully. Enjoy!

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