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Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by Hauwa1: 6:37pm On Apr 28, 2009 |
There is this special vegetable called Efirin in the west. I forgot the south and east name for this veg. Efirin is one great vegetable. You could cook it either poorly or richly ![]() ![]() Efirin is not meaty kind of soup. When made with fresh fish ![]() ![]() ![]() It's one of the soups i termed 'Native' soup. On a raining day, you could just drink efirin soup. It is good for cold, stomach upset or when you are sick. Folks, share your Efirin experience here ![]() |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by tpiah: 6:41pm On Apr 28, 2009 |
yum ![]() I'm not sure if that's thyme. Very good in pepper soup. |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by Hauwa1: 7:05pm On Apr 28, 2009 |
No, not thyme. Some call it Basil? i don't know if it is Basil. oh!! this soup is definitely out of this world ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() it is not common soup. who know better soup sef. forget Egusi, cook Efirin for ya family, ya man, ya bobo (he will propose ![]() |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by tpiah: 9:01pm On Apr 28, 2009 |
Is it basil? very nice fragrance too. |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by Nobody: 9:46pm On Apr 28, 2009 |
Which one is efirin? 1 Like |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by Hauwa1: 10:07pm On Apr 28, 2009 |
it is a kind of darkish green leaf for making soup. it has a very nice scent. you'd fall in love with the scent. i think my mom uses yam as thickener for this soup, oh, mo fe je obe yi. ebi ti pa mi, my stomach is rumbling |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by Nobody: 10:52pm On Apr 28, 2009 |
Yea, I think I'll look it up and try it. BTW, how's the jasmine rice going? |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by darkgoddes(f): 11:49pm On Apr 28, 2009 |
*Hauwa*: Are you talking about nsala soup? Pounded yam is used as a thickener to cook the soup. Efirin is also used too, so i am thinking it has to be ofe nsala (nsala soup). |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by tpiah: 12:41am On Apr 29, 2009 |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by Hauwa1: 1:44am On Apr 29, 2009 |
Tpia, thank you for the pix. i think this mint is quite different from asian mint (for teas). no, not Nsala. i know nsala. this one is much greenish. you have to blend the leaf to a smooth paste for soup. ha!! i got JasM. will gist ya ![]() |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by AmakaOne(f): 8:55am On Apr 29, 2009 |
in Igbo Efinrin is called nchanwu esewon (Edo) nchanwu ( Igbo) ufuo-Igbo (Urhobo) efinruin-wewe, efinrin-ajase, efirinpo, efirin-gidi and efiri-ajija (Yoruba), sweet basil; hairy basil; tea bush; scent eaf (English) 1 Like
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Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by yicob(m): 12:58pm On Apr 30, 2009 |
Add little efirin to Waterleaf soup and be ready to bite ur tongue |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by spikedcylinder: 1:30pm On Apr 30, 2009 |
If you want to detox, just blend efirin with bitter leaf. Boil it and add all the ingredients you want to - fish, spices etc. Drink it for 3 days and watch as you develop a good relationship with your toilet. You'll feel lighter than air afterwards. |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by Hauwa1: 9:40am On May 01, 2009 |
Spike, really? that soup is just tasty walahi. when cooked with fresh fish, smoked fish, blended crayfish ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() please post a real recipe for Efirin detox soup now @ Spike ![]() |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by tpiah: 2:53pm On May 01, 2009 |
spikedcylinder: I'm sure I've had this before. Isnt it the recipe for pepper soup? though maybe without the bitter leaf sha. but it still sounds familiar. |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by Nobody: 4:18pm On May 01, 2009 |
Yup. Efirin is used in peppersoup. |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by amebono13: 5:24pm On May 01, 2009 |
i know i like efirin in my stew,porridge,beans,peppersoup ahhhhhh it leaves one with a wonderful experience ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by ifyalways(f): 10:10am On May 02, 2009 |
Hauwa and food ![]() @Topic,i used it mostly just after having my babies.very very good for the tummy. |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by Hauwa1: 12:58pm On May 02, 2009 |
Ify lol ![]() ![]() it's another soup my mom likes apart from ofe Nsala after her birthing. i just love it during raining days. i miss the soup no be small ![]() |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by Ejadamen(f): 10:57pm On May 13, 2009 |
Hi all, please exactly how is this efinrin soup prepared? I have no idea and i would also like the recipe for ofe nsala. |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by OFAME(f): 10:15am On Mar 05, 2011 |
pls write how dis soup is being prepare ok cos i want 2 know! |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by ifyalways(f): 10:44am On Mar 05, 2011 |
OFAME: *Hauwa*:Efirin is just a leaf and not soup. You can however use it for almost anything,add it to ur stew,beans,Jolof rice,Ofe nsala,egusi,vegetable soup and others. ![]() |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by Nobody: 1:53pm On Mar 05, 2011 |
mouthwatering. |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by jovi: 1:56pm On Mar 05, 2011 |
Hey, Hauwa!!, can you post the recipe for the food?, i think you have to get rid of some of the excess chlorophyll, ( just like bitterleaf), but not as much, can u ask ur mum and post the recipe?, @Ify always, how do u take the effirin after childbirth? |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by ifyalways(f): 12:23pm On Mar 07, 2011 |
^^I soak Scent leaves + Bitter leaves + uda in kai-kai(sapele water) and sip it often.It does wonders to my tummy . . .For strong heads ONLY please. I also use lots for my white soup. |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by Ejadamen(f): 3:13pm On Mar 07, 2011 |
ifyalways: ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by ifyalways(f): 3:17pm On Mar 07, 2011 |
Nwanyi Aba,what ? ![]() |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by Ejadamen(f): 3:21pm On Mar 07, 2011 |
It's the combo that is amazing me. Do you really take that after childbirth? Isn't sapele water alcoholic? Doesn't the alcohol get into your breast milk? |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by ifyalways(f): 3:35pm On Mar 07, 2011 |
Ejadamen:Yeah I do. I start taking my combo very early in the morn before my baby wakes for a feed and occasional sips when he is asleep. I know there are lots of breastfeeding and alcohol theories out there but this much Im very sure of . . . blood alcohol levels and the level of alcohol in your milk will generally be highest 30 to 90 minutes after you have a drink,this varies from person to person sha. Don't try my combo . . .It might not be good for you and ur baby. ![]() |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by Ejadamen(f): 6:13pm On Mar 07, 2011 |
Like you said,it's for strong heads. I definitely won't try it. |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by vincent10(m): 9:29pm On Mar 10, 2011 |
Haaa! My pot of efirin soup is missing. EFCC, Police where art thou? Efirin(scent leave) na bomb, u guys are missing 1 Like |
Re: Efirin/scented Leaf Soup by Kowor(f): 1:15pm On Feb 16, 2016 |
AmakaOne:. And some call it Alulu |
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