Ebunuebunu (Cocoyam leaves soup)

Ebunuebunu soup

Ingredients

• Meat preferred

• Dried/smoked fish

• Ginger

• Pepper

• 3 medium sized tomatoes

• 2 large onions

• 4 clovesof garlic

• Cocoyam leaves

• Groundnut paste

• Salt

• Maggie cubes

Preparation

—In a saucepan, put cocoyam leaves and cook for 5 minutes

—Put meat in a saucepan, add some chopped onions, Maggie cube and salt to taste then steam on a moderate heat

—Put onions, pepper, and ginger in a blender and blend together to create a

spicy mix

—Pour the blended pepper mix into the saucepan that has the steamed meat.

—Add fresh tomatoes and onions to the steamedmeat to properly cook. Allow cooking for at least 10 minutes

—Once this is done, drain cooked cocoyamleaves and blend with a spoon of groundnut paste

—Pour the blended cocoyam mix into the soup and add at least 6 cups of water

—Remove the cooked onions and tomatoes from the soup and blend it together. Pour the blended mix back into the soup.

—Wash the smoked fish and add to the soup

—Allow it to cook for at least 20 minutes.

—Add some salt or Maggie cube to taste

– Serve with fufu or preferred accompaniment.

By Elizabeth Agyeibea Ackon

Benefits of Dawada

Dawadawa has a lot of nutritional benefits

The African Locust bean, commonly referred to as “Dawadawa” by Ghanaians is a local seasoning used in soups and stews. It is rich in diverse nutrients and has great health benefits to Africans who consume it.

-Good vision

Due to the natural ingredients and nutrients found in the African locust bean, it makes it therefore one of the best treatments of bad vision and eye issues such as Myopia, Cataract and even minus eyes.

-It can treat stroke

Stroke is caused when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly obstructed by any substance which is fatal and dangerous to the health of individuals.

Research shows that consuming a good amount of African locust beans will definitely help you against such sickness.

-Reduces cholesterol

Cholesterol can cause blockage within the blood vessels thereby reducing the flow of blood to the heart which will definitely lead to heart issues. Eating locust beans can help your body burn the amount of cholesterol found in our bodies.

-Treat Diarrhoea

Due to the amount of tannin found in the African locust beans, it can cure diarrhoea, which is a gastrointestinal disorder with the symptoms of frequent watery bowel movements. Consuming African locust beans will help relieve you of diarrhoea

-Treat hypertension

Hypertension also referred to as high blood pressure is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently increasing above the normal level. Therefore consuming a good amount of African Locust beans will help people with hypertension.

-Helps control blood sugar level

The human body requires sugar to produce enough energy but it should be stable otherwise if unstable, it will cause diabetes. Therefore consuming African locust beans will help you control blood sugar level.

-Improve digestion

Eating a good amount of African locust beans can improve digestion. Good digestion will give you a healthy body as the excretion process in the body will be facilitated which will prevent constipation.

-Healthy weight

Underweight is not healthy and vice-versa. It is not easy to have normal weight or for the underweight to gain weight. Eating African locust bean will help you gain weight in a natural way.

-Heal Wounds

As mentioned above it can be used to treat ulcer wounds internally as well as external wounds. The leaves when pounded can be applied on wounds and the beans can be put on the wound to heal the wounds.

-Reduce Fever

Consuming a good amount of African locust beans can reduce fever. It was traditionally used to reduce high fever which is still practiced in some rural African communities and also send away evil spirits because of its unpleasant smell.

African locust beans is one of the best gift of God to Africans but sadly, only a few see this, it consist of many vital nutrients which are cherished by the body. Therefore regular consumption of healthy African locust beans will give you good health

Source: https://gh.opera.news