What is efo riro made of?
Riro literally means “to mix” – so efo riro literally translates to a “mixed spinach” (sounds like every vegan’s dream, I know). The base is made with red bell peppers, habanero peppers, onions and tomatoes, so I occasionally just use my African pepper sauce that I make in batches instead.
What is the English name for EFO Shoko?
African spinach also called Efo Soko in Yoruba is very common in Nigeria is dark green leafy vegetables found in most African countries specifically in the western part of Africa.
What is spinach in Yoruba?
In Yoruba, Spinach is called Efo tete. Efo means vegetable and this vegetable has numerous health benefits.
What is the Nigerian greens called?
Amaranth greens are simply called green in Nigeria, it is called Efo Tete in Yoruba and Inine in Igbo, Alefo in Ghana while the Jamaicans call it callaloo. Amaranth greens are widely used in most parts of the world from Malaysia to Kenya to the Caribbeans.
What is Lagos spinach?
Efo Shoko (sometimes called Lagos Spinach or Nigerian Spinach) is a type of Celosia eaten in soups, stews, and side dishes in parts of Nigeria, Benin, Congo, and Cameroon, as well as in Indonesia and India.
What is spinach in Igbo?
Spinach does not have an Igbo name. There’s a vegetable known as Amunututu in Yorubaland, that’s Malabar Spinach.
What is spinach called in Igbo?
Spinach does not have an Igbo name. Spinach does not have an Igbo name. This is one of the most frequently asked questions on recipes where I use spinach.
What is Kale called in Yoruba?
Kale is Efo Igbo or igba in Yoruba. Another Kale’s name is borecole, this green vegetable can be cooked or eaten raw.
What is UGWU in English?
Fluted pumpkin, commonly called Ugwu in Igbo dialect, is one of the most consumed dark green leafy vegetables which many us are unaware of its benefits to the body. Pumpkin leaves can be consumed in various ways – It can be made as a soup, added to salads, made as a dessert or eaten raw.
What is EFO Amunututu in English?
Indian spinach is a perennial twining, sprawling vine with juicy, green leaves packed with calcium and iron and a good source of vitamins A, B and C.
What is the English name of EFO Ebolo?
English name of Efo Ebolo: Thickhead, fireweed, redflower ragleaf.
How do I use Lagos spinach?
USES. Leaves, shoots and tender stems of C. argentea are eaten as a potherb in sauces or soups, cooked with other vegetables, with a main dish or by itself. The leaves break down easily, even when cooked only briefly.