RECIPE FOR FISH SOUP

Image Credit: Low Carb Africa

By Deborah Ojo

Put your fish in the pot.

No. First, cut them up like inheritance, like pieces of land, like a big loaf of bread for seven children.

​After that, we'll wash the intestines out and pray that it is not from a vendor who preserves fish with dye.

​Now, to the fish in the pot, add a bowl of water – two sachets if your hostel lacks clean water, one sachet if the Atlantic Ocean is claiming your lands. Always use clean water; unclean water invites diarrhea.

​Add 1 bouillon cube.

Anything more is too much sodium.

Go in with other spices—all artificial.

Pair them with the natural: onion, garlic, and ginger.

​Let it boil for five minutes on medium heat.

​Before we go on, I'd like you to know that you're among the top 21% of the rich population. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, over 78% of Nigerians can no longer afford a basic healthy diet and animal proteins like fish are at the forefront. Fish soup is now a luxury, just as eggs and ponmo are fast becoming.

​Back to the fish in the pot: drain it, and place a pan on the heat.

Add your red oil (add a drop in cold water to test for dye again)

A better option is olive oil. Trying this recipe means you are rich.

​Next, check if your stove still has kerosene. If it does, let's move on.

​You know what? My kerosene is finished.

I'll send the recipe some other time.