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Egusi Soup Recipe

Egusi Soup is a delicious West African dish made with melon seeds, leafy vegetables, and meat or fish. It's hearty and flavorful.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: West African
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Egusi (melon seeds) ground
  • 1 cup Palm oil
  • 2 cups Spinach chopped
  • 1 lb Beef cut into chunks
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 cups Stock beef or chicken
  • 2 tablespoon Crayfish ground
  • 2 Habanero peppers chopped
  • to taste Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. Blend the egusi seeds until smooth.
  2. 2. Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. 3. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
  4. 4. Add the ground egusi and stir continuously for about 10 minutes.
  5. 5. Add the beef chunks and cook until browned.
  6. 6. Pour in the stock, crayfish, and habanero peppers. Stir well.
  7. 7. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  8. 8. Add the chopped spinach and cook for another 5 minutes.
  9. 9. Season with salt to taste and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

African Cuisine, Egusi Soup, Melon Seeds
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