"I was grateful when she [Amaka] called me back later to ask that I help her cut the ugu for the soup. I did not just cut the ugu, I made the garri also...I watched the soup spreading, seeping in underneath the garri.”(264)
This soup is a main component of meals at Aunty Ifeoma’s house, and Amaka typically prepares this dish for her family. This soup is a main component of meals at Aunty Ifeoma’s house, and Amaka typically prepares this dish for her family. “ This artifact is “ugu” soup, that is a made from a common Nigerian leaf called ugu. Ugu leaves are known for being rich in iron and vitamin C, and help maintain a balanced, healthy diet. The “garri” described in the novel is a popular West-African food made from cassava tubers. It is a staple food which is usually prepared with soup.
This soup is a main component of meals at Aunty Ifeoma’s house, and Amaka typically prepares this dish for her family. This soup is a main component of meals at Aunty Ifeoma’s house, and Amaka typically prepares this dish for her family. “ This artifact is “ugu” soup, that is a made from a common Nigerian leaf called ugu. Ugu leaves are known for being rich in iron and vitamin C, and help maintain a balanced, healthy diet. The “garri” described in the novel is a popular West-African food made from cassava tubers. It is a staple food which is usually prepared with soup.