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Efo Soup
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Efo Soup

14 ingredients 11 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

342
Calories
4g
Protein
28g
Fat
22g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 12 ingredients — the other 5 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Vegetable 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Meat not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Smoked Fish not in our table 0
Crayfish not in our table 0
Bean 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

  • 1 bunch vegetable
  • 450gm fresh tomatoes
  • 450gm meat
  • 2 magi cubes
  • 6 tablespoons of palm oil if available, or vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion
  • Salt
  • Dry pepper
  • Water
  • 450gm smoked fish (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons ground crayfish (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon locust beans (optional)
  • Bell pepper(s) (optional)
  • Condiments (optional)

Directions

1

Boil the meat or fish, with the salt, onions, etc. until the meat is tender, and keep it aside.

2

Separate the vegetable leaves. Wash them, drain them, and cut them.

3

Place some oil in a pot, heat the oil and fry the meat slightly.

4

Blend the tomatoes and any bell peppers if you chose to use them. You can either blend the onion with this mixture, or cut it into slices.

5

Remove the meat from the oil, and add the blended mixture to the hot oil. Also add the crayfish and the condiments.

6

Allow to cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring constantly

7

Add the meat and the smoked fish, and simmer for another 20-30 minutes.

8

Add the vegetables, and cook for another 10-15 minutes.

9

Add salt and dry pepper to taste. ste.

10

Category:Nigerian Recipes

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Category:Nigerian Soups

Recipe sourced from fandom

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