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Medium 1 hr 40 min~430 kcal 10/10
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Edikang Ikong
A thick Nigerian vegetable soup with beef, dried fish, crayfish, pumpkin leaves, and waterleaf.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 6~430 kcal🇳🇬 Nigerian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 55 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 1 h 20 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the meat
- 550 g Diced beef
Deniz aroması için
- 180 g Dried fish
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Shrimp powder
For the greens
- 500 g Pumpkin leaves
- 300 g Spinach
For flavoring
- 1 Onion
For cooking
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Palm oil
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Water
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Cook the beef with onion, salt, and water for 35 minutes, until tender.
35 min35:00 - 2
Soften the dried fish in hot water and break it into pieces.
- 3
Add the fish and shrimp powder to the pot and cook for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 4
Add the palm oil and boil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 5
Add the chopped pumpkin leaves and spinach.
- 6
Cook for 6 minutes, until the greens wilt.
6 min06:00 - 7
Serve hot with a lightly saucy consistency.
💡 Tip: Add the greens near the end; if they cook too long, their color darkens and their fresh flavor fades.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with fufu, boiled yam, or plain rice.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
33
g protein
16
g carbs
26
g fat
Protein 31%Carbs 15%Fat 54%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Edikang Ikong make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Edikang Ikong take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 55 minutes; 80 minutes in total.Is Edikang Ikong difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Edikang Ikong have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 33g, carbs: 16g, fat: 26g.Which allergens does Edikang Ikong contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Edikang Ikong belong to?
This recipe belongs to Nigerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Edikang Ikong need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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