How to Make Authentic Nigerian Bitterleaf Soup (Ofe Onugbu) | Traditional Igbo Recipe

Learn how to make authentic Nigerian Bitterleaf Soup (Ofe Onugbu) step by step! This traditional Igbo delicacy is rich, flavorful, and best enjoyed with pounded yam, eba, or fufu. In this video, I’ll show you the exact process for preparing this soup with cocoyam, bitterleaf, assorted meats, stockfish, and spices for that perfect authentic taste. 📝 Ingredient Measurements Proteins • Goat meat or beef – 2 lbs (about 900g) • Cow skin (kpomo) – ½ lb (250g) • Stockfish – 3–4 medium pieces (about 1 cup shredded after soaking) Soup Base • Palm oil – 1 cup (240ml) • Cocoyam (ede) – 6–8 small cocoyams (or 1 cup cocoyam flour as substitute) Flavorings • Bitterleaf (washed & squeezed) – 2 cups, packed (about 200g) • Ground crayfish – ½ cup (about 50g) • Ogiri Igbo – ½ to 1 teaspoon (start with ½ tsp, adjust if needed) • Scotch bonnet 1 • Seasoning cubes – 2–3 cubes (or 2 teaspoons seasoning powder) • Salt – 1–2 teaspoons (adjust to taste) Optional Add-ins • Onion – 1 medium (for seasoning meats) • Extra water or stock – 6–8 cups (depending on how thick or light you want the soup) ✨ Don’t forget to LIKE 👍, COMMENT 💬, and SUBSCRIBE 🔔 for more Nigerian food recipes! #NigerianFood #AfricanRecipes #BitterleafSoup #OfeOnugbu #IgboFood #AuthenticNigerianRecipe #AfricanFood