How to Make Ogbono Soup ( Frying method) | Delicious Nigerian Recipe

ogbono seeds

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: ground pumpkin seeds

Flaxseeds provide a similar thickening quality while being more accessible.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

dried fish

🥗Healthier: cooked chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Cooked chicken is a leaner protein, while canned tuna is a budget-friendly alternative.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is a nutritious substitute, while collard greens are often more affordable.

Cook your meat of choice (beef and tripe) and season with spices and onions.

Cover and cook until it has brought out some broth, about 10-15 minutes.

Add water to the meat to help it cook until tender, then cover the pot.

After some time, add dried fish to cook with the meat until tender, about 10 minutes.

Heat palm oil in a large pot or frying pan.

Add chopped onions to the oil and fry until soft and translucent.

Add ground ogbono seeds bit by bit, stirring continuously until it thickens and becomes sticky.

Add the meat broth and stir to combine.

Optionally, add mushrooms and then add pepper, cfish, stock cubes, and salt, stirring until well combined.

Add the cooked meat and combine all ingredients.

Cover and let the soup simmer on low heat for about 10-15 minutes to blend flavors.

Add ug leaves (or spinach or kale) and stir in, then let it simmer for another 5 minutes.

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