Ingredient appreciation — what makes Ogbono Soup special

What sets Ogbono Soup apart is the handling of uziza leaves. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the spicy and bold result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

suya spiced meat skewers are eaten across West Africa but claim deep Nigerian roots. The a Nigerian restaurant abroad atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had palm wine as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Ogbono Soup is the place to start.