Ingredients
For 8 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Eru (okazi) leaves, finely sliced300 g
- Waterleaf or spinach600 g
- Red palm oil250 ml
- Crayfish, ground3 tbsp
- Pepper (scotch bonnet)1
- Stock cube1
- Salt1 tsp
- Beef, cubed and pre-cooked700 g
- Smoked fish200 g
Method
- WaterleafCook the chopped waterleaf in a little water 5 minutes.
- EruAdd eru, crayfish and the meats/fish; cook 10 minutes.
- OilAdd palm oil and simmer 15 minutes until oil rises.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 479 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.3 g |
| Fat | 41.5 g |
| Fibre | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.6 g |
| Sodium | 538 mg |
| Saturated fat | 9.0 g |
| Serving size | about 290 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Fish, Shellfish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Eru take to make?
About 45 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 30 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Eru?
About 479 kcal per serving, with 25 g of protein. The recipe makes 8 servings of about 290 g each.
Which allergens does Eru contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Fish, Shellfish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Eru from?
Eru is a main course from Cameroon. Southwest favourite: eru leaves and waterleaf cooked in palm oil with meat and fish.
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