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Egusi Soup Recipe

Traditional Nigerian soup made with melon seeds, leafy greens, and meat or fish.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Nigerian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Egusi (melon seeds) ground
  • 1 cup Palm oil
  • 1 lb Beef cut into pieces
  • 1 cup Stockfish soaked and shredded
  • 1 cup Crayfish ground
  • 2 cups Spinach chopped
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cups Water
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Blend the egusi with some water to form a thick paste.
  2. 2. Heat the palm oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and fry until translucent.
  3. 3. Add the ground crayfish and stir well.
  4. 4. Add the beef and stockfish. Cook until the meat is tender.
  5. 5. Add the egusi paste and stir continuously to prevent burning. Cook for about 10 minutes.
  6. 6. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  7. 7. Add the chopped spinach, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook for another 5 minutes.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Egusi Soup
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