Egusi Soup (Nigerian Chicken Stew) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup egusi seeds (or sunflower or pumpkin)
1/2 large spanish onion, chopped
10 medium raw shrimp, deveined and peeled
1/4 cup water or 1/4 cup beef broth
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 large spanish onion, finely chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
5 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and keep liquid
2 (5 1/2 oz) cans tomato paste
1 tsp cayenne pepper
3 1/4 cups beef broth
2 whole chickens , cooked from the deli department (2 lbs each)

Directions:

Egusi Paste: Chop seeds in blender. Add chopped onion to blender as you are cutting it. Add shrimp to blender. Blend until it becomes a smooth paste. You will likely need a little water or broth to help it blend.
Stew: Heat oil in a large pot. Add finely chopped onion to oil. Stir until soft and translucent. Add green pepper and sitr.
Add spinach (with moisture from package), tomato paste and spice. Add broth. Let simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove skin from roaster chickens and discard. With your hands, tear off chunks of the meat from chicken and add to the stew. Bring to a simmer again.
Add paste, stir and simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	392.33 Kcal (1643 kJ)
Calories from fat	252.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.07g	43%
Cholesterol	114.36mg	38%
Sodium	598.51mg	25%
Potassium	440.21mg	9%
Total Carbs	9.48g	3%
Sugars	1.33g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.18g	5%
Protein	25.08g	50%
Vitamin C	13.6mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	5.1mg	28%
Calcium	49.4mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	139.6 Kcal (584 kJ)
Calories from fat	89.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.99g	43%
Cholesterol	40.69mg	38%
Sodium	212.97mg	25%
Potassium	156.64mg	9%
Total Carbs	3.37g	3%
Sugars	0.47g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.42g	5%
Protein	8.93g	50%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	1.8mg	28%
Calcium	17.6mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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