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Egusi Soup Recipe

A rich and hearty Nigerian soup made with ground melon seeds, leafy greens, and assorted meats.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Nigerian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 500 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Egusi (melon seeds) ground
  • 1 cup Palm oil
  • 1 lb Assorted meats (beef, tripe, goat meat) cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Dried fish soaked and deboned
  • 2 cups Spinach or bitter leaf washed and chopped
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 2 cups Stock or water
  • 2 tablespoon Ground crayfish
  • 2 tablespoon Ground pepper
  • to taste Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. Blend the egusi seeds with a bit of water until smooth.
  2. 2. Heat the palm oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
  3. 3. Add the blended egusi to the pot and stir continuously for about 10 minutes.
  4. 4. Add the assorted meats, dried fish, and stock or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. 5. Add the ground crayfish, ground pepper, and salt to taste. Stir well.
  6. 6. Add the chopped spinach or bitter leaf and cook for another 10 minutes.
  7. 7. Serve hot with pounded yam, fufu, or rice.

Nutritional Value

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

Keywords

Egusi Soup, Nigerian Cuisine
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