Boil the palm nuts (akwụ) till a bit soft Pound in a mortar and wash with hot water (to remove the oil easily) Sieve the palm nuts and extracted oil (watery) into a pot Boil the extracted oil for fifteen to twenty minutes (or till it's not too watery)

Blend crayfish, onions and peppers (preferably in a mortar so as not to add more water). Pour plended mix into boiling broth and cook for a few minutes

Add beef once its tender add the dry fish then add salt and knorr to taste

Cut scent leaves and add to soup. Leave for three minutes

Ofe akwu is ready to eat with boiled rice.