Efo riro
🇳🇬 A dish from Nigeria
Efo riro is a vegetable soup and a native soup of the Yoruba people of South West Nigeria and other parts of Yorubaland. The two vegetables most commonly used to prepare the soup are Celosia argentea and Amaranthus hybridus.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | leafy greens, palm oil, peppers, onions, stockfish or assorted meats, locust beans, crayfish |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | sautéed and simmered into a thick stew |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory, spicy, rich and earthy |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | main dish served with starchy sides |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Efo riro come from?
Efo riro is a dish that originated in Nigeria.
What is Efo riro?
Efo riro is a vegetable soup and a native soup of the Yoruba people of South West Nigeria and other parts of Yorubaland. The two vegetables most commonly used to prepare the soup are Celosia argentea and Amaranthus hybridus.