Efo Riro (Spinach Stew)
Rich Yoruba spinach stew with assorted meats, dried fish, and palm oil, a nutritional powerhouse.
Why It Works
The double-sauce technique (blended pepper sauce plus separately fried tomato base) creates depth; locust beans (iru) add a fermented, funky umami that is the secret weapon.
Key Ingredients
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