Ogbono (ogbono seed soup)

Instructions

1. Cook the meat in water with the stock cube and half the onion for 30 minutes, until tender.
2. Add the soaked stockfish, already cooked and flaked, the dried shrimp and the chilli to the broth, then simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Mix the ground ogbono seeds with a little cold water until you have a smooth paste, without lumps.
4. Stir this paste into the broth, then add the red palm oil and cook for 10 minutes over low heat.
5. Add the rest of the chopped onion, the scotch bonnet pepper and the salt, then stir to combine.
6. Add the sliced spinach or okra and cook for 5 minutes, until the leaves are tender.
7. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot with fufu or eba.