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Egusi Soup II
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Egusi Soup II

9 ingredients 6 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

178
Calories
2g
Protein
14g
Fat
12g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 10 ingredients — the other 5 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Meat not in our table 0
Crayfish not in our table 0
Melon not in our table 0
Seed not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds goat meat
  • 1 cup dried crayfish
  • 2 cups melon seed, ground
  • 1 teaspoon dried red pepper, ground or crushed
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons red palm oil
  • bitterleaf, chopped (optionally, spinach or kale)
  • 7 cups water

Directions

1

Cut meat in small pieces and place in skillet

2

Combine with water, onion, salt and boil for 15 to 20 minutes

3

Add ground melon seed and remaining ingredients, stirring as added

4

Cook for 10 more minutes, and serve

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Category:Nigerian Recipes

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Category:Nigerian Soups

Recipe sourced from fandom

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