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Egidi (Pounded Corn)

Serves 4 · 20 minutes

Egidi, also known as pounded corn, is a typical Yoruba dish common among the people of Ondo state. It is served with various soups, such as as okro, ogbono, and ẹgusi soups.

Suits: Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

  • Fresh corn kernels
  • Leaves, for wrapping
  • Water

Method

  1. Grind the corn kernels to make a paste.
  2. Wrap the paste using wrapping leaves.
  3. Cook for few minutes.
  4. Pound using mortar and pestle until the mixture is lump-free.
  5. Serve with soup.