Ogbono Soup
Ngozi Nnanta
Ogbono, also known as bush mango, is found in the wilds of West Africa. The seeds are packed with proteins and nutrients and are widely known for their health benefits. Our ogbono is deliciously aromatic and adds a thickening consistency and an incredible nutty flavor to rich West African soups and stews.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Nigerian
Ogbono.. 12 eating spoons Cow ribs.. Cow tribe Cow skin 2 cups of water to cook the meat 12 cups of water for the soup base 2 seasoning cubes 1 round dawa- dawa Salt Kale Ground crack fish Pepper to taste Onion 1 smoked mackerel fish 1 dry cat fish
Cook the Meat: Add beef, shaki, and pomo into a pot.
Add chopped onions and 2 seasoning cubes.
Stir, cover, and let it cook in its own juice for 10-15 minutes.
Prepare the Fish: Soak the catfish in very hot water with salt for 5 minutes.
Wash the smoked mackerel, remove the head and bones, and cut it in half.
Clean the catfish thoroughly, removing any debris.
Finish Cooking the Meat: Once the meat is 80% cooked, add more water for the soup.
Add the cleaned fish to the pot.
Add palm oil, stir, and place the Ogbono seeds in the pot to dissolve.
Cook the Soup: Let the Ogbono dissolve in the soup for about 10 minutes.
Add the pounded Ogiri, pepper, and ground crayfish.
Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
Let it boil for another 10 minutes.
Final Steps: Add the dissolved Ogbono to the soup, flatten it out with a spoon, and cook for another 15-20 minutes until the soup is well cooked and bubbling.
Stir occasionally.
Add the sliced vegetables, stir, and let it cook for a few more minutes.
Benefits of Ogbono:
Dysentery treatment
Antibacterial and antifungal properties
Dye production
Cosmetic production
Aids digestion
Prevents constipation
Offers shade
Erosion control
Ornamental purposes
Dental care
Antidiabetic purposes
Weight management
Nutritional Value of Ogbono (Irvingia Gabonensis):
Ogbono fruit is rich in:
Iron
Potassium
Protein
Ascorbic acid
Amino acids
Vitamin C
The seeds contain:
Fatty acids
Myristic acids
Lauric acids
Keyword African Soup, Nigerian cuisine, Nigerian soup
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