THE HEALTHIEST MOLOKHIA/ ADEME/ EWEDU/JUTE SOUP RECIPE EVER

Ademe or Molokhia leaves are rich in Folic Acid, Beta-Carotene , Vitamin C and has over 30 vitamins and minerals. It’s great for your digestive system and reduces bloating due to its mucilaginous nature.

Ademe or Molokhia leaves dates back to 5000BC , where it was and still is consumed by Egyptians and named as the ‘Food for Gods’, due to its high nutritional content. 

The leaves are also enjoyed in Sudan, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria , Sierra Leone and the Middle East. The Ewe tribe of Ghana  and Togo do make Ademe Detchi or Dessi with the leaves and the Northerners of Ghana do use it making Tuo Zaafi. 

Nigerians also use it to prepare Ewedu soup with the leaves which is usually served with Ggegiri (a thick Bean soup).

This is a Pescetarian recipe using all natural ingredients. The inclusion of various smoked Fish and an aromatic spice blend gives this dish a smoky and well spiced flavour. It’s a must try and can be enjoyed on its own for a Keto diet or with your favourite carbohydrate.

Use whatever Fish or Seafood you have access to for an equally creative version. In the absence of smoked Fish you can grill your fresh fish as a substitute.

INGREDIENTS

1kg of picked fresh Ademe / Molokhia leaves 

1kg of Smoked or Grilled Tilapia or Mackerel (use any Fish you have access to)

500g of Smoked Barracuda (Known as Lizzy)

150g of smoked dried Herrings or powder (Optional)

300g of fresh Crabs

150g of smoked Prawns/ Shrimps or 300g of fresh Prawns

700ml of Water

1 large sliced Onions

1 Habanero chilli or 10 green Pettie Belle chillies (Kpakposhito)

1 teaspoon of Bicarbonate Soda or Akaun (Optional) - for a healthier alternative blend the Jute leaves to a textured consistency to activate it mucilaginous structure)

Salt to taste

SPICE BLEND

20g of Ginger

1 large Onion

1 Habanero chilli 

1 teaspoonful of Aniseed (Nkitinkiti)

2 cloves of Garlic

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this healthy soup below;

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