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Egusi Soup
Ground melon seeds thicken a Nigerian stew with beef, greens, dried shrimp, chile, and palm or vegetable oil.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 6~480 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 soup
- 600 gr Diced beef
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Egusi or pumpkin seed powder
- 400 gr Spinach
- 1 adet Onion
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Tomato puree
- 1 adet Hot pepper
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Dried shrimp
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Vegetable oil
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Beef stock
General
- 1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Cook the beef in the beef stock for 30 minutes, until tender.
30 min30:00 - 2
Finely chop the onion and hot pepper, and roughly chop the spinach.
- 3
Fry the onion in the oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the tomato puree and hot pepper and cook for 8 minutes, until thickened.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the egusi powder gradually, stirring so small clumps form.
- 6
Add the beef, beef stock, dried shrimp, and salt to the pot and cook for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 7
Add the spinach, soften it for 5 minutes, and serve hot.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Do not dump the egusi powder into the oil all at once; adding it in small clumps creates little dumpling-like textures in the stew.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the thick spinach stew with plain rice or boiled potatoes if fufu is not available.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~480
kcal calories
28
g protein
24
g carbs
32
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 19%Fat 58%
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 Egusi Soup make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Egusi Soup take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 55 minutes; 80 minutes in total.Is Egusi Soup difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Egusi Soup have?
Approximately 480 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 24g, fat: 32g.Which allergens does Egusi Soup contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Egusi Soup belong to?
This recipe belongs to Nigerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Egusi Soup need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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