Poundo Yam and Egusi Soup

Name: Poundo Yam and Egusi Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 cups poundo yam flour; 5 cups water; 1.5 cups ground egusi seeds; 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed; 1/3 cup red palm oil; 1 red bell pepper, blended; 1 habanero pepper, blended; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped; 2 cups beef broth

A rich and savory West African melon seed soup paired with smooth, stretchy pounded yam dough. It features tender beef and leafy spinach cooked in a spicy pepper base.

65 minMediumServes 4620 cal/serving

West AfricanDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinHigh FiberGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 cups poundo yam flour
5 cups water
1.5 cups ground egusi seeds
1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
1/3 cup red palm oil
1 red bell pepper, blended
1 habanero pepper, blended
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
2 cups beef broth

Instructions

1

In a pot, cook 1 lb cubed beef stew meat with half of 1 chopped yellow onion and 2 cups beef broth for 25 minutes until the beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
2

Heat 1/3 cup red palm oil in a pot over medium heat, then saute remaining 1 chopped yellow onion for 3 minutes.
3

Add 1 blended red bell pepper and 1 blended habanero pepper, simmering for 5 minutes until reduced.
4

Mix 1.5 cups ground egusi seeds with a splash of water to form a paste, stir into the pot, and cook for 10 minutes.
5

Add cooked 1 lb cubed beef stew meat, 2 cups beef broth, and 3 cups chopped fresh spinach, simmering for 5 minutes.
6

Boil 5 cups water in a separate pot, gradually whisk in 2 cups poundo yam flour, and stir until smooth.

Questions

How long does Poundo Yam and Egusi Soup keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Poundo Yam and Egusi Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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