Recipes · Nigerian · Soups and Broths

Ukodo (Yam and Goat Pepper Broth)

One serving has 394 kcal and 34 g protein, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of zinc (81%), copper (77%), riboflavin (77%), cobalamin (70%), phosphorus (51%) and niacin (48%). Ready in 60 minutes.

Ukodo (Yam and Goat Pepper Broth)
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  • Preparation: 10 min
  • Cooking: 50 min
  • Makes: 1 serving (646 g)
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Diets: Gluten-free, Dairy-free, High protein
  • Contains: meat

Ingredients

  • 150 g Goat meat, raw
  • 100 g Yam, raw
  • 60 g Plantains, green, raw
  • 30 g Onions, raw
  • 3 g Ginger, fresh
  • 2 g Cayenne pepper
  • 1 g Salt
  • 300 g Water

Method

  1. Place the goat meat, onion and ginger in a pot with the water and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 35-40 minutes, skimming occasionally, until the meat is nearly tender.
  3. Add the yam and green plantain chunks and simmer for 15-20 minutes until they are tender.
  4. Stir in the cayenne pepper and salt and simmer for 5 more minutes.
  5. Serve hot in a bowl as a light, warming broth.

Nutrition per serving

NutrientPer servingShare of a day's need
Energy394 kcal19%
Carbohydrates54.3 g
Water549 mL
Fiber6.5 g22%
Protein33.8 g70%
Tryptophan0.48 g
Threonine1.5 g
Isoleucine1.6 g
Leucine2.7 g
Lysine2.4 g
Methionine0.85 g
Cystine0.39 g
Phenylalanine1.1 g
Tyrosine0.99 g
Valine1.7 g
Histidine0.68 g
Fat4.1 g
Monounsaturated1.6 g
Polyunsaturated0.53 g
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g
Omega-60.39 g
Saturated1.3 g
Trans-Fats0 g
Cholesterol85.5 mg
Calcium57.3 mg6%
Copper0.69 mg77%
Iron5.5 mg30%
Magnesium55.9 mg18%
Manganese0.61 mg34%
Phosphorus359 mg51%
Potassium1,749 mg37%
Selenium14.3 µg26%
Sodium535 mg
Zinc6.5 mg81%
Thiamin (vitamin B1)0.36 mg33%
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)0.85 mg77%
Niacin (vitamin B3)6.7 mg48%
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)0.67 mg13%
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6)0.42 mg32%
Folate (vitamin B9)55.5 µg14%
Cobalamin (vitamin B12)1.7 µg70%
Choline20.2 mg5%
Vitamin A48.6 µg7%
Vitamin C33.1 mg44%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0 IU0%
Vitamin E0.96 mg6%
Vitamin K4 µg4%

Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.

Climate footprint

6.3 kg CO2e a serving: higher than most main dishes on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.

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