Efo Riro is a richly flavored Yoruba vegetable soup made with spinach or fluted pumpkin leaves (ugwu), simmered in a spicy blend of tomatoes, peppers, onions, and locust beans (iru). It’s often cooked with assorted meats, stockfish, and sometimes smoked fish or pomo, creating a deeply savory and aromatic dish. Efo Riro is typically served with swallows like amala, eba, pounded yam, or even rice.
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