Banga soup
Banga soup is a traditional Nigerian dish made with palm fruit extract as the base. It is a rich and flavorful soup usually cooked with a variety of meat, fish, and vegetables, along with spices and herbs. It is a popular delicacy in Nigeria and is often served with starches like pounded yam, fufu, or rice.
Ingredients
- 1 cup palm fruit extract (banga)
- 1 lbs assorted meat (beef, goat meat, or poultry)
- 2 cups stockfish and dried fish
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground crayfish
- 2 tablespoons ground pepper
- 2 seasoning cubes
- Salt to taste
- Vegetables your choice (scent leaves or spinach)
Instructions
- In a pot, combine the palm fruit extract with water and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for about 30 minutes until the oil floats to the top.
- Add in the assorted meat, stockfish, dried fish, chopped onion, ground crayfish, pepper, seasoning cubes, and salt. Cover and let it cook for about 45 minutes to 1 hour until the meat is tender.
- Add the vegetables and let it cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with your choice of starch.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 2g (1%)Protein: 45g (90%)Fat: 6g (9%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 142mg (47%)Sodium: 887mg (39%)Potassium: 840mg (24%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 735IU (15%)Vitamin C: 19mg (23%)Calcium: 30mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
