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Pounded Yam and Egusi Soup
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Pounded Yam and Egusi Soup

1 h 15 minPara 4Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredientes

4 personas
  • egusi seeds (ground)Despensa300 g
  • pounded yam flourDespensa400 g
  • beef (cut into chunks)Carne500 g
  • smoked fish (deboned and flaked)Pescado200 g
  • palm oilDespensa120 ml
  • onion (chopped)Frutas y verduras1 pieza
  • scotch bonnet pepper (blended)Frutas y verduras2 piezas
  • spinach (chopped)Frutas y verduras200 g
  • seasoning cubeDespensa2 piezas
  • saltEspecias5 g
  • waterBebidas800 ml

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Nutrición

778kcal

Carbohidratos
85 g
Proteínas
36 g
Grasas
33 g
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Utensilios

  • Olla
  • Sartén
  • wooden spoon
  • Bol

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Preparación

  1. Season and cook the meat

    • Place the beef in a pot with the chopped onion, seasoning cubes, salt and some water.
    • Boil until the meat is tender, then reserve the meat and the stock.
    Paso 1
  2. Prepare the egusi mixture

    • Mix the ground egusi seeds with a little water to form a thick paste.
    • Blend the scotch bonnet pepper and set aside.
    Paso 2
  3. Fry the egusi

    • Heat the palm oil in a pan and add the egusi paste in small lumps.
    • Fry gently until the egusi is firm and golden.
    Paso 3
  4. Simmer the soup

    • Add the reserved meat stock and the blended pepper to the pot.
    • Add the cooked beef and the flaked smoked fish, then simmer until the oil rises to the surface.
    Paso 4
  5. Add the vegetables

    • Stir the chopped spinach into the soup.
    • Cook briefly and adjust the seasoning.
    Paso 5
  6. Make the pounded yam

    • Bring water to a boil and gradually whisk in the pounded yam flour.
    • Turn and knead the dough until smooth and stretchy.
    Paso 6
  7. Serve

    • Shape the pounded yam into balls and serve with the hot egusi soup.
    Paso 7