Description
A warming bowl of Egusi soup, packed with tender beef and the unique taste of periwinkles, celebrated for its rich flavor and filling qualities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ground egusi seeds
- 1 lb beef, cubed
- 1 cup periwinkles
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons palm oil
- Salt to taste
- Spices (seasoning cube, chili powder, etc.)
- Water as needed
- Fresh parsley or bitter leaf for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté onions and garlic in palm oil until fragrant.
- Blend egusi seeds with water to form a smooth paste.
- Add the egusi paste to the sautéed onions and cook thoroughly.
- Add cubed beef, spices, and periwinkles to the pot.
- Simmer until the beef is tender and the soup has a luscious consistency.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve with traditional sides.
Notes
Choose fresh periwinkles and high-quality beef for the best flavor. Adjust the consistency of the soup by adding warm water gradually.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Nigerian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg