Edikang Ikong, a rich vegetable soup native to the Efik people of Calabar in Nigeria’s Cross River State, is a culinary masterpiece! Made with a variety of leafy vegetables, including waterleaf, pumpkin leaf. this soup is bursting with a diverse array of flavors, from the sweetness of the fluted pumpkin to the robust earthiness of the waterleaf.
The vegetables are combined with a variety of protein sources, such as stockfish, dry fish, shrimps, and crayfish, creating a hearty, nutritious soup that’s perfect for any occasion