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Groundnut Soup
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Groundnut Soup

13 ingredients 11 steps 2–3 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

457
Calories
10g
Protein
41g
Fat
17g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 13 ingredients — the other 6 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
Peanut 1 oz (28g) 161
Vegetable 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Meat not in our table 0
Roasted Peanut not in our table 0
Crayfish not in our table 0
Bean not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Pumpkin 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 pound goat meat
  • ½ pound stockfish
  • ½ pound dryfish (optional)
  • 1–2 teaspoons seasoning cubes
  • 2 cups groundnut (peanut) paste (can be made by grinding roasted peanuts or bought from the store)
  • 1–2 tablespoons palm oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 tablespoons ground crayfish
  • 1 tablespoon ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons ground fermented locust beans
  • Salt
  • Water
  • Leafy vegetables like spinach , ugu (fluted pumpkin leaves) , or bitterleaf (optional)

Directions

1

Wash and cut the goat meat, stockfish, and dried fish into bite-sized pieces.

2

Add the goat meat, stockfish, and dried fish to a pot. Season with a pinch of salt and seasoning cubes. Add enough water to yield enough liquid for the soup base.

3

Bring the pot to a simmer , and cook until the meats are tender (about 30–45 minutes). Add water as needed to maintain enough liquid for the soup base.

4

In another pot, heat the palm oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chopped onions and fry until soft and fragrant.

5

Add the ground pepper and stir for about 2 minutes.

6

Gradually add the groundnut paste to the pot, stirring to avoid lumps. Add a little water to thin the paste into a soupy consistency. Stir well.

7

Pour the cooked meat and stock into the groundnut paste mixture. Stir everything well, adding more water if needed to adjust the soup’s thickness.

8

Add the ground crayfish, locust beans, and any additional seasoning cubes as desired. Let it simmer on medium heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

9

If using leafy vegetables, add them in the last few minutes of cooking.

10

Taste the soup and adjust for salt, seasoning cubes, and pepper. If you want the soup spicier, add more ground pepper.

11

Once the soup is thick and well-seasoned, it’s ready to be served with your favorite fufu, pounded yam, or rice.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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