Edikang Ikong

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Edikang Ikong is a rich Nigerian vegetable soup, traditionally made with assorted meats and leafy greens, that is especially associated with the people of Akwa Ibom and Cross River States.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Nigerian soup
traditional dish
vegetable soup
associatedStates Akwa Ibom State
Cross River State
countryOfOrigin Nigeria
course main course
cuisine Efik cuisine
Nigerian cuisine
culturalSignificance considered a delicacy in southern Nigeria
often served at special occasions and celebrations
dietaryCategory high-vegetable-content dish
dishType leafy vegetable soup
ethnicAssociation Efik people
Ibibio people
fatSource palm oil
flavorProfile rich
savory
languageOfName Efik language
mainIngredient assorted meats
beef
cow skin
crayfish
dried fish
fluted pumpkin leaves
leafy greens
onions
palm oil
pepper
salt
seasoning cubes
stockfish
tripe
waterleaf
notableFeature contains assorted meats and seafood
uses large quantity of leafy vegetables
popularity popular across Nigeria
preparationMethod meats are pre-cooked to form a rich stock
vegetables are added late to preserve freshness
regionOfOrigin Akwa Ibom State
Cross River State
servingStyle served in bowls with swallow foods
servingTemperature hot
texture thick
typicalAccompaniment eba
fufu
pounded yam
semo

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Akwa Ibom State hasTraditionalCuisine Edikang Ikong