OGBONO SOUP

Well I love Nigeria and Nigeria loves its food, so in short I love Nigerian food. Ogbono soup (Draw Soup) is a rich, nutrition-packed Nigerian soup made from ogbono seeds (ground African mango seeds), palm oil, assorted meats, and traditional spices. It packs a lot of bold and rich flavors and is incredibly delicious!

INGREDIENTS FOR 4 SERVINGS-

• 1 cup ogbono seeds

• 1 lb beef

• 8 oz shaki (tripe)

• 12 oz cow feet

• ¾ cup palm oil

• 1 cups chopped spinach or your choice of leafy greens

• 1 cup chopped onions

• 1 tbsp bouillon powder or 2 maggi stock cubes

• 1 tbsp ground crayfish

• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper

• 2 cups meat stock

• 2 cups water

• salt to taste

LET'S MAKE IT! -

• Cook all the meat you’re going to use, with some salt, pepper and bouillon powder until it becomes tender.

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• Chop the spinach and onions and set aside.

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• If using whole ogbono seeds, grind it using a mortar and pestle set or a coffee grinder. Skip if using pre-ground seeds.

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• When the assorted meats are ready, drain the stock out but save some of the stock so you can use it to flavor the ogbono soup.

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• In another pot, add some palm oil on low heat and add the ogbono seeds to it.

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• Mix in the ogbono seeds and break any lumps with a serving spoon. Stir until it’s thoroughly coated.

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• Add the stock from the cooked meats and stir.

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• Add water and stir until you reach your desired thickness.

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• Bring to a boil, then set to low heat and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring intermittently.

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• Add in the meats, bouillon powder, cayenne pepper, crayfish.

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• Taste for salt and add some if needed.

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• If it becomes too thick, add a little more water.

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• Let simmer for about 10 minutes.

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• Add the chopped spinach and let simmer on low for about 2 more minutes.

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• Your ogbono soup is ready to serve!