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Cow Heel Soup

Cultural Context

Cow Heel Soup has its roots in Ugandan culinary traditions, often enjoyed during family gatherings and special occasions. This hearty dish is cherished for its rich flavor and nourishing qualities, showcasing the use of affordable cuts of meat. Today, Cow Heel Soup is celebrated not only in Uganda but also in various East African countries, where it has been adapted with local spices and ingredients.

UgandanUGmain
150 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs cow heel
2 cups carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup yellow split peas
1 cup pumpkin, diced
1 cup white edas
1 cup sweet potato, diced
2 green bananas, sliced
2 eggs, beaten
1 lb beef, cubed
2 tablespoons naturally brewed soy sauce
1 tablespoon miso
1 tablespoon sugar
1 star anise
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
4 cups organic ramen
8 cups water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cow heel

🥗Healthier: chicken feet

💰Cheaper: pork trotters

Chicken feet and pork trotters provide similar textures at a lower cost.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity, while vinegar is a more economical option.

1

Wash the cow heel and place it in the pressure cooker to make stock.

2

Add carrots, onions, thyme, and marjoram to the pressure cooker.

3

Seal the lid and set the pressure cooker to cook for 45 minutes.

4

Prepare yellow split peas with onions, thyme, marjoram, salt, and white pepper in a separate pot.

5

Add pumpkin, white edas, sweet potato, and green bananas to the soup.

6

Peel green bananas by making incisions and rinsing them in water to remove sticky sap.

7

Add the green bananas to the soup.

8

Prepare a separate beef ramen by cooking beef with salt and pepper for color.

9

Add stock, naturally brewed soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, star anise, and hoisin sauce to the beef.

10

Simmer the beef and prepare organic ramen separately.

11

Assemble the ramen bowl with raw onions, peppers, and carrots.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringboiling

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting boardsauté panladle

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

NkwanNkwan ya Ng'ombe

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