Egusi Soup

Name: Egusi Soup
Prep time: 1 h 35 min
Cook time: 1 h 35 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 680 grams cubed beef stew meat; 1 small onion, chopped; 118 milliliters peanut oil; 2 habanero peppers, seeded and minced; 177 milliliters pumpkin seeds; 907 grams fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined; 454 grams fresh spinach, washed and chopped; 3 Tbsps tomato paste; 510 grams tomato sauce; 2 larges tomatoes, chopped; 355 milliliters water

Need a gluten free and dairy free main course? Egusi Soup could be an outstanding recipe to try. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains approximately 52g of protein, 25g of fat, and a total of 474 calories. Head to the store and pick up water, pumpkin seeds, tomato paste, and a few other things to make it today. It is a rather pricey recipe for fans of African food. Autumn will be even more special with this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 35 minutes. Be adventurous and try soup from the carribean, A Quick And Easy Soup {miso Soup With Soba Noodles Or Mung Bean, and Hopping John Soup - Black-eyed Pea, Ham, And Collard Green Soup.

Instructions

Place pumpkin seeds in a blender and blend for 30 to 40 seconds or until mixture is a powdery paste. Set aside.

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Wash beef and cut into bite-size cubes. Season with salt. In large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes.

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Beef

Salt

Cooking Oil

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Add beef and saute for 3 to 5 minutes or until brown but not cooked through.

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Beef

Place tomatoes, onions, and pepper in a blender and blend for about 30 seconds or until smooth.

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Onion

Pepper

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Add tomato mixture to meat, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. Cook for 40 to 50 minutes or until meat is tender.

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Add tomato sauce, water, and shrimp and simmer for 10 minutes.

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Add spinach and ground pumpkin seeds and continue to simmer 10 minutes more.

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Servings:

680grams

cubed beef stew meat 1small

onion, chopped 118milliliters

peanut oil 2

habanero peppers, seeded and minced 177milliliters

pumpkin seeds 907grams

fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined 454grams

fresh spinach, washed and chopped 3Tbsps

tomato paste 510grams

tomato sauce 2larges

tomatoes, chopped 355milliliters

water

Recommended wine: Pinotage, Chenin Blanc, Riesling

African works really well with Pinotage, Chenin Blanc, and Riesling. The best wine for African dishes will depend on the dish, but a fruity, aromatic white wine is a safe bet for spicy dishes while pinotage would be a traditional match for South African cuisine. One wine you could try is MAN Family Wines Pinotage. It has 4 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 10 dollars.