Description
Oha Soup is a beloved southeastern Nigerian soup made with tender oha (ora) leaves and traditionally cooked with meats and thickened with cocoyam paste. In this meat-free version, the soup retains its richness and complexity without using animal protein. It begins with a base of palm oil and ground crayfish substitute (such as dried mushrooms or umami seasoning), then blended cocoyam is stirred in to thicken the soup. The distinctive aroma of oha leaves, added towards the end, creates a unique flavor that is earthy, slightly bitter, and deeply comforting. Other additions like uziza leaves or ogiri (fermented locust bean) can enhance the complexity. This vegetarian take ensures the same creamy, savory taste as the original, with plant-based depth provided by mushroom broth or vegetarian bouillon. The soup is perfect when served hot with pounded yam, fufu, or semovita. Despite lacking meat, it remains hearty, deeply Nigerian, and incredibly satisfying.
Martina –
“Absolutely delicious Oha Soup with Cocoyam! This culinary creator perfectly captured the authentic taste of southeastern Nigeria. The soup was thick, flavorful, and the oha leaves were incredibly fresh. It paired wonderfully with my fufu. I’ll definitely be ordering again!”
Wale –
“Absolutely delicious Oha Soup! The chef perfectly captured the authentic taste of this southeastern Nigerian delicacy, even without meat. The cocoyam provided a wonderful creamy texture, and the fresh oha leaves brought a vibrant, earthy flavor. It was exactly what I was craving and went perfectly with pounded yam. A truly talented individual who delivers top-notch culinary creations!”
Kabiru –
“Absolutely delicious! The Oha Soup with Cocoyam was a fantastic vegetarian take on a classic. The earthy flavors were authentic and deeply satisfying, and the cocoyam provided the perfect creamy texture. It tasted just like my grandmother used to make, and paired perfectly with pounded yam. I’m already craving more!”
Hauwa –
“This individual truly captured the essence of Oha soup with cocoyam! The flavors were authentic, rich, and wonderfully balanced. It tasted just like home-cooked Oha, and the texture was perfect. It was clear they understood the nuances of this dish, and the final result was absolutely delicious. A real culinary experience!”