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+====== Osun Cuisine ======
+==== Ofe Akwukwo (Leafy Vegetable Stew) – Osogbo Style ====
+A hearty stew made from a mix of leafy greens, smoked fish, and palm oil, known for its deep, earthy flavor and unhurried cooking method. [([[https://www.cravescorner.com/post/2017/04/09/vegetable-soup-ofe-akwukwo|Craves Corner]])]
+==== Iyan Ijesa (Pounded Yam with Rich Egusi Stew) ====
+A celebrated meal in Ilesa: smooth pounded yam served with a very thick, richly seasoned egusi stew full of meat and stockfish. [([[https://www.pinterest.com/pin/82401868172348857/|Pinterest]])]
+==== Obe Isapa (Roselle Leaf Soup) ====
+A tangy, slightly slimy soup made from roselle leaves (sorrel), creating a uniquely tart flavor profile rarely found outside Osun. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K157weCEwo8|YouTube]])]
+==== Dodo Ikire (Spiced Caramelized Plantain Snack) ====
+Originating from Ikire town: overripe plantains mashed with chili and fried until almost black—intensely sweet, spicy, and smoky. [([[https://ounjealadun.com/2021/07/29/dodo-ikire/|Ounje Aladun]])]
+==== Obe Egusi Oloyin (Egusi with Honey Beans) ====
+A sweeter, smoother version of egusi stew made with local honey beans, giving a creamier texture and delicate nutty taste. [([[https://spice.alibaba.com/spice-basics/recipe-of-egusi-soup|Alibaba]])]
+==== Eko Gbanjo (Firm Fermented Corn Pudding) ====
+A firm pudding made from fermented corn, eaten with pepper sauce; often served during ceremonies and communal gatherings. [([[https://www.mydiasporakitchen.com/perfect-pap-akamu-ogi/|My Diaspora Kitchen]])]
+==== Obe Ila Asekpo (Stretchy Okra Stew) ====
+A silky, stretchy okra stew cooked with assorted meats and smoked fish, eaten with amala, iyan, or lafun. [([[https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0jEoC_Kvx9/|Instagram]])]
+==== Oka Gangan (Yam & Corn Pottage) ====
+A rustic blend of mashed yam and cracked corn grains simmered with palm oil, vegetables, and dried fish. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JllVTyubszQ|YouTube]])]
+==== Eja Tutu Osogbo (Chilled Fish Stew) ====
+A lightly spiced fish stew intentionally cooled before serving, allowing flavors to mellow and intensify—an Osun specialty. [([[https://eatwellabi.com/nigerian-fish-stew-obe-eja-tutu/|Eat Well Abi]])]
+==== Ota Iyan (Yam Fritters) ====
+Mashed yam mixed with chili and onions, shaped into patties and fried—crunchy outside, soft inside; a popular street snack. [([[https://www.tiktok.com/@exhibitingmummys_recipes/video/7283248881394240814|TikTok]])]
+==== Obe Efo Riro Ilesa (Ilesa-Style Spinach Stew) ====
+A rich vegetable stew with palm oil, iru (locust beans), and smoked meats, distinct for its deep umami and reddish color. [([[https://lowcarbafrica.com/efo-riro-nigerian-spinach-stew/|Low Carb Africa]])]
+==== Obe Ayamase Funfun (White Designer Stew) ====
+An Osun interpretation of "designer stew," but white (funfun), using bleached palm oil, green peppers, and delicate seasoning. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_jAdTkttc0|YouTube]])]
+==== Gbogbo Eran (Assorted Meat Mix) ====
+A spicy sauce containing goat, offal, tripe, and cow skin, often eaten with bread, rice, or as a standalone party delicacy. [([[https://www.kitchenbutterfly.com/2017/some-things-nigerians-love-assorted-of-meat-bits/|Kitchen Butterfly]])]
+==== Akara Osun (Festival-Style Bean Fritters) ====
+Traditional akara prepared during festivals—larger, fluffier, and richer in onions and peppers than typical street versions. [([[https://www.yummymedley.com/akara-west-african-fritters/|Yummy Medley]])]
+==== Lafun Pupa (Smoked Cassava Swallow) ====
+A smoked, slightly fermented version of lafun giving a deeper flavor, typically paired with strongly spiced stews. [([[https://www.seriouseats.com/nigerian-lafun-recipe-11859063|Serious Eats]])]
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