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Egusi Soup Recipe

A traditional West African soup made with melon seeds, leafy greens, and meat or fish.
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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: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Egusi (melon seeds) ground
  • 1 cup Palm oil
  • 1 lb Meat or fish cut into pieces
  • 1 cup Spinach or bitter leaf chopped
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cups Stock or water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. Blend the egusi seeds with some water until smooth.
  2. 2. Heat palm oil in a pot and sauté the onions until translucent.
  3. 3. Add the meat or fish and cook until browned.
  4. 4. Stir in the blended egusi and cook for a few minutes.
  5. 5. Add the stock or water, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. 6. Add the chopped spinach or bitter leaf and cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. 7. Serve hot with fufu or rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Egusi Soup
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