West African Egusi Soup
Egusi is a West Africa name for the seeds of plants like squash, melons, and gourds that, when dried and ground become a staple ingredient in many African Dishes. For this recipe, this Egusi soup is thickened with ground egusi and contains some vegetables such as tomato patse, onion, red palm oil,...
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 638kcal
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Ingredients
- 2 cups ground egusi
- Red palm oil
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste you can use 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion
- chili pepper
- salt
- Black or cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add the onions and sauté for 1 minute
- Add all the ingredients to the pot except the ground egusi. Stir thoroughly and let it boil for 3 minutes.
- Add the egusi to the pot and stir. Add water to your desired consistency to make a smooth sauce.
- Cook on a low heat for 15 – 20 minutes.
- Serve with yam, rice, plantain, or grilled fish, chicken, or meat.
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If you are not vegetarian, add goat meat, beef, fish,... to enhance the flavor of the dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 526g | Calories: 638kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 1583mg | Potassium: 1407mg
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