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Miyan Ridi (Nigerian Sesame Soup)
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Miyan Ridi (Nigerian Sesame Soup)

9 ingredients 7 steps 2-3 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

451
Calories
29g
Protein
29g
Fat
17g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 7 ingredients — the other 2 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
Beef 100g cooked 250
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Toasted Sesame Seed not in our table 0
Smoked Fish 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

  • Beef (any type), cut in pieces
  • 1 large onion , chopped
  • Seasoning cube
  • Tatashe (red bell pepper ), blended
  • 2 cups toasted sesame seeds (ridi)
  • 3 cooking spoons palm oil
  • Onion , sliced
  • 2 medium-sized dried smoked fish
  • Alayyahu ( spinach )

Directions

1

In a pot, boil the beef with the chopped onion, seasoning cubes, and a little water until the meat is tender.

2

Blend the toasted sesame seeds into a smooth paste using a blender or grinding stone.

3

In a separate pot, heat the palm oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and blended red bell pepper, then fry for 5–7 minutes until fragrant.

4

Add the cooked beef and some of the beef stock. Stir in the smoked fish and simmer for 5 minutes.

5

Add the ground sesame seed paste. Stir continuously to avoid lumps, and cook for about 10 minutes. Add water as needed to reach desired consistency.

6

Add the chopped spinach, stir, and turn off the heat after 1–2 minutes.

7

Serve hot with tuwo shinkafa , pounded yam , wheat, or other swallow of choice.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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