Pounded Yam and Egusi
A traditional Nigerian dish made from pounded yam served with a rich soup made with ground melon seeds, vegetables and assorted meat and fish. This dish combines fluffy yam with a flavourful Egusi soup that will tantalize your taste buds.
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Pounded Yam:
Yam Flour and Water.
Egusi:
Beef, Goat meat Spinach, Melon Seeds, Smoked Mackerel [Fish], Water, Palm Oil, Dried Stock Fish, Salted, Onions, Crayfish Dried [Crustaceans], Locust Beans, Red
Chilli Peppers, Salt, Stock Cubes Beef [Celery,Gluten] and Scotch Bonnet Chilli.
Allergen see ingredients in bold. Prepared in a facility that handles nuts sesame, fish, crustaceans, milk, eggs, mustard, celery, soya, gluten & sulphites.
per 100g I Energy:689.8kJ I 169kcal I
Fat: 8.7g I of which Saturates: 2.9g
I Carbohydrate: 76g I of which
Sugars: 0.35g I Protein: 9g I Salt:
1.6g.
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The yam is pounded to create a smooth, dough-like texture that pairs perfectly with the flavorful and nutty egusi soup made from ground melon seeds. It's a hearty and comforting meal that will leave you feeling satisfied. Its a marriage made in heaven.