Why Ogbono Soup deserves more attention
Ogbono Soup rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The complex and robust complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using palm oil correctly takes real skill.
suya spiced meat skewers are eaten across West Africa but claim deep Nigerian roots. I encountered it first in a Lagos buka local restaurant and that context helped me understand it properly. palm wine is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Ogbono Soup is the dish to start with.
Ogbono Soup