i love the soups, edikaikong and afang and i can't prepare it. All my calabar or akwa ibom sisters or brothers in the house, help a sister in need. i'll appreciate the ingredients and the recipes. thanks

Its Ok! I believe alot of my sisters will definately help you out more than the little am gonna give u now.

For Edikang Ikong:- the name actually means Pumpkin soup with very small water and lots of goodie goodie
so, u will need;

1. Pumpkin leaves (Ugu)
2. water leaves
3. Smoked fish
4. Meat+ Kpomo(Optional)
5. Palm Oil
6. Stock fish
7. Periwinkle(Mfi) shelled or de-shelled
8. Crayfish
9 Onions+Pepper+salt
10. Water.


I will get the procedure for you and a sister might do that before am back here ok?
ENJOY your day my dear

thank you so much sukieboy. i anticipate ur reply

the procedure is wash ur fish,stockfish kpomo etc with hot water,put small water on fire and add ur fish stock fish,meat,allow to boil for 15 2 20 mins,then add ur groundede pepper and crayfish with the periwingle,add ur maggi and salt,then allow to steam 4 5 to 10 mins,add ur cutted water leaf,dont bother about the small quantity of water u have in the pot,water leaf produces water,after 2 mins,add ur palm oil(till it comes up)and finally add ur ugu leave,remember to check salt and pepper agian to see if u need to add more.
am not from calabar but likes making dishes so dat if i get married tomorrow,my husband will always be thankful to god.
pls can anyone help me on banga soup?wants to learn fast.