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Egusi Soup
A thick melon seed soup with a nutty character. Hearty, warming, and traditionally enjoyed with swallow.
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Efo Riro
A traditional Nigerian vegetable stew with a hearty texture. Deeply seasoned and well suited to rice or swallow.
What is Efo Riro?
Efo riro is a Yoruba vegetable stew of leafy greens cooked in a rich pepper base with meat or fish. It is eaten with rice or with a swallow such as pounded yam or amala.
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Cooked in small batches, then sealed and frozen the same day. Full pans come in catering-size containers and half pans as single portions. Both are labelled with the dish and the date we cooked it.
It arrives frozen. Keep it in the freezer until the day you want it, then move it to the fridge the night before. Sealed, it holds for up to a month.
Thaw overnight in the fridge, then cover with foil and give it 20–25 minutes in the oven at 350°F. In a hurry, microwave in portions with a splash of water and stir halfway.
Some dishes are made with crayfish, shrimp and palm oil. Tell us in your order notes if anyone eating has an allergy.
Quick answers about Efo Riro
- What is Efo Riro?
- Efo riro is a Yoruba vegetable stew of leafy greens cooked in a rich pepper base with meat or fish. It is eaten with rice or with a swallow such as pounded yam or amala.
- What does Efo Riro go with?
- Efo Riro pairs well with: Rice or swallow.
- How much is Efo Riro?
- Efo Riro is $250 for a Full pan and $140 for a Half pan. A Full pan suits a household or a gathering; a Half pan suits one or two people.
- Can I order Efo Riro without a subscription?
- Yes. You can place a one-time order for Efo Riro whenever you like, no subscription needed. If you want it regularly, ask about a weekly meal plan.
- How do I store and reheat Efo Riro?
- It arrives frozen. Keep it in the freezer until the day you want it, then move it to the fridge the night before. Sealed, it holds for up to a month. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then cover with foil and give it 20–25 minutes in the oven at 350°F. In a hurry, microwave in portions with a splash of water and stir halfway.
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