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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 cup Palm oil
  • 1 large Onion, chopped
  • 2 cups Spinach or bitter leaf, chopped
  • 1 pound Meat (beef, goat, or chicken), cut into chunks
  • 2 cups Stock or water
  • 2 tablespoons Ground crayfish
  • 2 whole Habanero peppers, chopped optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the palm oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
  3. 3. Add the meat chunks 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, and habanero peppers (if using). Bring to a boil.
  6. 6. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7. Add the chopped spinach or bitter leaf and cook for another 10 minutes.
  8. 8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Egusi Soup
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