Atama soup

Atama soup is an Efik delicacy, which is very delicious especially when served hot. This rich Efik cuisine is very nutritious and belly-warming. The recipe is very simple and easy to follow. Many housewives use it to win back their husband's heart after a serious quarrel.

INGREDIENTS:

Meat, stock fish, Cray fish, uyayak, atama leaves, atama leaves seasoning, palm nut, pepper, Fish Shrimps and water.


METHOD:
Boil the palm nut till soft. Pound or mash with finger in a bowl of water to extract the oily liquid. Boil the meat and stock fish in another pot with seasoning. Boil the extract oil for 5 minutes, and then add the boiled meat and stock fish.

Cook for 10 minutes. Add the shredded Atama leaves and add the Uyayak and cook for 5 minutes. Add periwinkle, fresh fish and allow boiling for 30 minutes. You can serve with rice, pounded yam or fufu