Ukwa (breadfruit seeds)

Instructions

1. Boil the ukwa seeds in 2 litres of water for 45 minutes, until they soften.
2. Drain them, remove the skins and crush them with a pestle into a coarse paste.
3. Soak the smoked fish for 10 minutes, then flake it, removing any bones.
4. In a pot, heat the palm oil with the onion and blended chillies for 5 minutes.
5. Add the ukwa paste, the fish and a litre of water, then let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring.
6. Stir in the diluted potash, the seasoning cube and the salt, then adjust the texture with a little water if needed.
7. Add the chopped bitter leaves at the end of cooking, for 3 minutes, and serve hot.