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Egusi Soup Recipe

Egusi Soup is a delicious West African dish made with 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 cup Palm oil
  • 1 lb Beef cut into chunks
  • 1 lb Assorted meat (tripe, cow skin, etc.) optional
  • 2 cups Spinach or Bitterleaf chopped
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 2 cups Stock or Water
  • 2 tablespoon Ground crayfish
  • 2 cubes Bouillon
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Blend the egusi seeds until smooth.
  2. 2. Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
  3. 3. Add the ground egusi and stir continuously for about 10 minutes.
  4. 4. Add the beef and assorted meat. Cook until browned.
  5. 5. Pour in the stock or water, ground crayfish, and bouillon cubes. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  6. 6. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7. Add the chopped spinach or bitterleaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 10 minutes.
  8. 8. Serve hot with pounded yam, fufu, or rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

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Egusi Soup
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