Dive into the heart of Nigerian coastal cuisine with our Fisherman Soup, a true delight for seafood lovers. Known as Efere Ndek Iyak among the Efik people of Akwa-Ibom and Cross River states, this soup is a testament to the bountiful rivers and the Atlantic ocean that grace their lands.

A Taste of the Ocean

If your heart sings for seafood, then brace yourself for a symphony. Fisherman Soup is an opulent feast, laden with the treasures of the sea – crabs, snails, barracuda, prawns and red bream, to name just a few. Each ingredient is carefully selected, bringing the vibrant essence of Nigerian waters right to your bowl.

Crafting Our Fisherman Soup

Our journey begins with a rich, flavourful broth, simmered gently with onions and a medley of seafood, each piece seasoned to perfection. We introduce blended yellow pepper for a golden hue and a dash of scotch bonnet for that exhilarating kick.

The heart of our soup's flavour lies in the freshly ground uziza seeds and the richness of authentic Nigerian palm oil, known for its intensely red colour and depth of flavour. Crayfish add an extra layer of taste, infusing the soup with its distinctive aroma.

To achieve the perfect consistency, we use ofo, a traditional thickener that lends our soup a silky, smooth texture, neither too thick nor too light. Among the jewels of our Fisherman Soup, the periwinkle shines brightest, its vibrant blue hue echoing the clear blue sparkly ocean.

The final flourish? A sprinkle of uziza leaves, hand-sliced to preserve their aroma, adding a fresh, peppery finish to this exquisite dish.

Savouring the Splendour

Fisherman Soup is more than a meal; it's a celebration, a gathering of friends and family around the warmth of shared flavours. Served with fufu, rice, eba, yam, or even boiled potatoes, it adapts to your table, ready to enchant with its spicy, warm, and aromatic character.

This soup isn't just a dish; it's a journey across the riverine heartlands of Nigeria, from Akwa Ibom to the riverine areas of Bayelsa and beyond. It's a dish that tells stories of fishermen's daily catch, of vibrant periwinkles and fresh catches from the clearest seas.

A Dish That Calls You Home

Fisherman Soup is an invitation – to explore, to taste, and to fall in love with the rich tapestry of Nigerian coastal cuisine. It's said that the way to a person's heart is through their stomach, and if that's true, then prepare for a full-on love affair with every spoonful of this sumptuous soup. So gather your loved ones, for this dish promises memories as rich and satisfying as its flavours.

Among the jewels of our Fisherman Soup, periwinkle shines brightest, its vibrant blue hue echoing the deep, serene blues of the ocean.

Nigerian Fisherman soup is a simple soup made with fish and other seafood as its protein source. It is called Efere Ndek Iyak in Efik and is indigenous to the people of Akwa-Ibom and Cross River states of Nigeria. Living with rivers winding through their towns and villages and bound by the Atlantic ocean, they have an abundance of seafood.

If you like all things seafood then this will make your ‘heart go yori yori’. This soup na real obstacle course! 

How it’s eaten

This Fisherman soup is native to the people of Rivers state in Nigeria. And traditionally it is eaten with Onunu (Pounded Yam and Plantain). You can serve with any swallow preferred.

We advise caution when consuming our meals as they may contain bones.

INGREDIENTS:

Fresh fish, yellow pepper, scotch bonnet, onion, periwinkle, snail, palm oil, uziza seed, uziza leaves, crayfish, ofo, crab, prawns.

Seasoning used contains salt, flavor enhancer (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate and inosinate), corn starch, vegetable palm fat, flavors (with wheat, soy, celery), sugar, color (ammonium sulfite caramel), onion, acidifier (citric and succinic acid), spices, vitamins A, maltodextrin. For allergens, see ingredients in BOLD.

Allergy Advice: Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Soya, Celery

We advise caution when consuming our meals as they contain bones.