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Egusi Soup Recipe

A delicious and hearty West African soup made with ground melon seeds, leafy greens, and meat or fish.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: West African
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 500 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Egusi (melon seeds) ground
  • 1 lb Beef or Goat Meat cut into chunks
  • 1 cup Palm Oil
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 2 cups Spinach or Bitterleaf washed and chopped
  • 2 cups Stock or Water
  • 2 tablespoon Crayfish ground
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Blend the egusi seeds until smooth. Set aside.
  2. 2. Heat the palm oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until translucent.
  3. 3. Add the meat and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. 4. Stir in the ground egusi and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
  5. 5. Add the stock or water, ground crayfish, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
  6. 6. Add the chopped spinach or bitterleaf and cook for another 10 minutes.
  7. 7. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Egusi Soup
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