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Ogbono Soup

Draw soup made with wild mango seeds.

55 minutes
Serves 3
Main

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Stock: Boil the assorted meat with onions and bouillon until tender. Soak the dry fish in hot water, debone, and add to the cooked meat. You need about 3 cups of rich stock.

  2. 2

    Melt the Ogbono: In a separate dry pot, heat the palm oil on very low heat. Turn off the heat and stir in the ground Ogbono seeds. Use a spoon to press out any lumps until it dissolves completely into a smooth, thick paste.

  3. 3

    Combine and Draw: Turn the heat back on to low. Slowly pour the hot meat stock into the Ogbono paste, stirring continuously. The mixture will immediately begin to thicken and become viscous (draw).

  4. 4

    Simmer with Spices: Add the cooked meat, dry fish, crayfish, and locust beans. Simmer uncovered on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning at the bottom.

  5. 5

    Add Greens: Turn off the heat, stir in the chopped spinach, and let the residual heat wilt the leaves for 2 minutes. Serve hot.

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