Efo Riro
A rich Yoruba spinach stew built on a spiced pepper sauce with chicken and smoked fish.
- Time50 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.77 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Simmer the chicken in the water with the stock cube and half the onion for 15 minutes. Keep the stock.
15 min - 2
Heat the palm oil in a large pot and fry the remaining onion for 4 minutes. Add the blended pepper mix and cook for 15 minutes until thick.
15 min - 3
Add the chicken, a ladle of the stock and the crayfish. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5 min - 4
Stir in the spinach in handfuls and cook for 5 minutes until just wilted. Keep it bright green.
5 min - 5
Fold through the flaked smoked mackerel and warm for 2 minutes. Serve with rice or pounded yam.
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