Editan (soup)
| Type | Soup |
|---|---|
| Region or state | Akwa Ibom |
| Associated national cuisine | Nigeria |
| Main ingredients | Vegetables |
 Cookbook: Editan  Media: Editan | |
Editan soup is a vegetable soup that originates from the Ibibio People of Akwa Ibom State in South South Nigeria. It is popularly known amongst the Akwa Ibom people.The soup is made from editan leaf, a bitter leaf. Before being cooked the bitterness must be squeezed out.[1][2][3]
The editan leaf is believed to have medicinal values.
See also
References
- ↑ Esema, Joseph D. (2002-01-01). Culture, customs, and traditions of Akwa Ibom people of Nigeria. MOCOMP.
- ↑ Thaker, Aruna; Barton, Arlene (2012-04-23). Multicultural Handbook of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9781405173582.
- ↑ Uyanga, Roseline E. (1998-01-01). Briefs on Nigeria's indigenous and Western education: an interpretative history. Hall of Fame Educational Publishers. ISBN 9789783073227.
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