Nsala (white soup) with catfish

Ingredients

For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

• 800 g catfish, cleaned and cut into portions
• 200 g yam, peeled, boiled and pounded, to thicken
• 1 small bunch uziza leaves, washed and shredded
• 1 tbsp utazi leaves, washed and finely sliced
• 1 tbsp ground crayfish
• 1 small onion, peeled and blended
• 1 fresh pepper, washed and blended, to taste
• 900 ml water
• salt, a little, to taste

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

1. 1Step 1. Bring the water to a simmer with the blended onion, pepper and crayfish.
2. 2Step 2. Add the catfish and simmer gently for 12–15 minutes, until the flesh is opaque and flakes apart with no translucent centre.
3. 3Step 3. Add small balls of the pounded yam and stir until they dissolve and the soup thickens, about 8 minutes.
4. 4Step 4. Stir in the washed uziza and utazi and simmer for 3 minutes.
5. 5Step 5. Season lightly and serve with a small portion of pounded yam, eba or boiled yam, and a side of washed vegetables.

Allergens for your selection

• Contains: Fish
• Contains: Crustaceans

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