How to prepare Nkwobi

 Ingredients 

* Cowleg

* Ground pepper (black, red)  

*Ground edible potash 

* Salt,palm oil, chopped onions, ground crayfish 

*Sliced ugba

* Sliced utazi

*Ground ehuru/efuru

*Seasoning cubes. 

Preparation 

*To mix the "ngu" or sauce, which is vital part of the dish, some potash is first dissolved in a small bowl of water. 

* Ngu is a mixture of kaun and palm oil. It's Prepared by gradually pouring the kaun /water mix over gently heated palm oil. Ensure there are no lumps of kaun in the water. The red oil in the pot begins to turn bright yellow and thickens, so continue to add the kaun water and stir till you get your desired thick yellow sauce. 

* Cut cowleg into pieces, season with salt and onions. Cook till tender then leave to cool. 

*Add "Ugba" grounded Pepper,crayfish and ehuru to the Ngu sauce. 

*Stir till ingredients are well blended 

*Add the cowleg, seasoning and salt and allow to simmer for three to five minutes. 

Now, mix well, and place in traditional earthenware /wooden serving bowls