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Kuzu Tandır
Hard 4 hr 17 min~560 kcal 9/10
Nkwobi
Tender beef foot or shank pieces fold into a glossy red palm oil sauce with chile, ehuru spice, dried shrimp and greens.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 5~520 kcal🇳🇬 Nigerian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 120 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 2 h 25 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking2 h
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
Et
- 1.2 kg Beef foot or bone in beef shank
- 2 Dry onions
- 3 clove Garlic
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Fresh ginger
- 1 Bay leaf
Pişirme
- 6 cup(~1200 ml) Water
Sos
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Red palm oil
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Baking soda
Baharat
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Ehuru or nutmeg
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Dried shrimp powder
- 1 Hot pepper
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
Servis
- 1 handful Spinach or utazi leaves
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Instructions
- 1
Rub the beef pieces in cold water for 2 minutes, put them in a pot, and add water to cover.
6 min06:00 - 2
Coarsely chop one onion and add it to the meat with garlic, ginger, bay leaf, and half of the salt.
5 min05:00 - 3
Cook the meat over low heat until tender enough to pull away from the bone.
1 hr 30 min90:00 - 4
Drain the meat, reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid, and divide the bone in pieces into serving bites.
10 min10:00 - 5
Stir the red palm oil in a small pot without heating it, loosen the baking soda with a very little hot water, and add it to the oil.
3 min03:00 - 6
When the oil thickens, add ehuru or nutmeg, dried shrimp powder, chopped hot pepper, and the remaining salt.
4 min04:00 - 7
Add the meat pieces and reserved cooking liquid to the sauce, then thicken over low heat for 20 minutes while turning.
20 min20:00 - 8
Slice the remaining onion into rings, finely chop the spinach or utazi, and add them to the pot in the final 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 9
Serve nkwobi hot; the sauce should stay thick and glossy on the plate.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Add only a tiny amount of baking soda to the palm oil; too much makes the sauce taste soapy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with boiled yam, plantain, or plain rice on the side.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
34
g protein
8
g carbs
40
g fat
Protein 26%Carbs 6%Fat 68%
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 Nkwobi make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Nkwobi take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 120 minutes; 145 minutes in total.Is Nkwobi difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Nkwobi have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 8g, fat: 40g.Which allergens does Nkwobi contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Nkwobi belong to?
This recipe belongs to Nigerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Nkwobi need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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