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Togolese Ademe Soup
A flavorful and nutrient-rich soup made from jute leaves (Ademe), often enriched with various meats, fish, and palm oil. It's known for its slightly slimy texture and savory taste.
đ§ Ingredienser
- 500 g Jute leaves (Ademe)(fresh or frozen, finely chopped)
- 300 g Assorted meat (beef, goat, or chicken)(cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 100 g Smoked fish(cleaned and broken into pieces)
- 50 g Dried shrimp
- 1 large Onion(chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 inch piece Ginger(grated)
- 2 medium Tomatoes(pureed)
- 3 tbsp Palm oil
- 1 to taste Scotch bonnet pepper(finely chopped (optional))
- to taste Salt
- 2 cups Water
- 1 Maggi cube or other bouillon
đšâđł Instruktioner
- 1
If using fresh jute leaves, wash them thoroughly and chop finely. If using frozen, thaw them completely.
đĄ Proffstips: Some prefer to beat the chopped leaves with a spoon or in a food processor to release their natural sliminess. - 2
In a large pot, heat the palm oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until fragrant and softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the assorted meat to the pot and brown it on all sides. Then, add the smoked fish and dried shrimp.
- 4
Stir in the pureed tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 5
Add the chopped jute leaves to the pot. Stir well to combine with the other ingredients. Add water, salt, and the Maggi cube. If using, add the scotch bonnet pepper.
đĄ Proffstips: Ensure the leaves are well incorporated. The soup will naturally thicken and become slightly slimy as it cooks. - 6
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 30-40 minutes, or until the meat is tender and the soup has reached the desired consistency.
đĄ Proffstips: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. - 7
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Serve hot.
đĄ Proffstips: Ademe soup is traditionally served with fufu, akume, gari, or rice.
đĄ Proffstips
- âThe sliminess of the jute leaves is a characteristic of this dish and is considered desirable.
- âAdjust the amount of scotch bonnet pepper to your spice preference.
- âFor a richer flavor, you can add other proteins like crab or different types of fish.
⚠Idéer för variationer
Inspiration till din egen version av detta recept
- Vegetarian version: Omit the meat and fish, and use vegetable broth instead of water.
- Add other vegetables like chopped bell peppers or African eggplant.