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Hearty Nigerian Egusi Melon Seed Soup

Rich and hearty Nigerian Egusi Melon Seed Soup with beef, spinach, and spices for a comforting traditional meal.

Hearty Nigerian Egusi Melon Seed Soup

Discover how to make Hearty Nigerian Egusi Melon Seed Soup, a rich and flavorful traditional African dish perfect for a comforting meal.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
45m
Rest time
0s
Total time
1h

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 50 g egusi melon seeds ground
  • 30 ml palm oil red
  • 40 g onion medium diced
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 30 g fresh spinach leaves chopped
  • 100 g beef chunks lean
  • 200 ml stock beef low sodium
  • 0.5 piece scotch bonnet pepper minced
  • 10 g crayfish ground dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt fine
  • 150 ml water

Origins

Nigeria

Instructions

  1. Heat palm oil red in a pot over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic clove to the pot and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add beef chunks lean and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add minced scotch bonnet pepper and ground crayfish dried, stir well for 2 minutes.
  5. For in beef stock low sodium and water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until beef is tender.
  6. Gradually add ground egusi melon seeds while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  7. Cook the mixture on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  8. Add chopped fresh spinach leaves and salt fine, stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
  9. Adjust seasoning if needed and remove from heat.
  10. Serve hot with your choice of side such as fufu or rice.

Tips

  • Toast the egusi melon seeds lightly before grinding for enhanced flavor.
  • Use fresh spinach or substitute with bitter leaf for authentic taste.
  • Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of scotch bonnet pepper.

Serving Suggestions

  • fufu
  • white rice
  • pounded yam
  • garri

Enjoy this hearty Nigerian Egusi Melon Seed Soup as a comforting meal that brings rich flavors and tradition to your table.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 3
  • Sodium (g): 0.4
  • Sugar (g): 1
  • Fat (g): 10
  • Carbohydrates (g): 5
  • Protein (g): 10
  • Calories: 150
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.05
  • Saturated Fat (g): 3

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