Put your thoroughly washed ukwa in a pot.
Pour enough water to cover the ukwa. The level of water should be about an inch above the level of the ukwa.
Add your potash. Add the dry fish or stock fish, cover the pot and cook till well done.
The ukwa is done when the seeds melt when pressed.
Add enough palm oil to the done ukwa, add pepper, stock cubes and salt to taste.
Stir, cover and cook on medium heat till the palm oil changes colour from red to yellow. Then stir and add the bitter leaves.
Enjoy your meal!