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Achu with Beef

Achu with beef.

Prep12 min
Cook1 h 40 min
Total1 h 52 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving877 kcal
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CameroonMain courseHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Cocoyams (taro), boiled and pounded1.5 kg
  • Green plantain1
  • Red palm oil200 ml
  • Limestone (kanwa), dissolved1 tsp
  • Achu spices (country onion, njansang)2 tbsp
  • Stock from the meats500 ml
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Beef800 g

Method

  1. AchuBoil the cocoyams with a plantain and pound until smooth and elastic; shape into a well.
  2. MeatBoil the beef 1 1/2 hours.
  3. Yellow soupPour the limestone water into the palm oil and stir until it turns into a bright yellow emulsion; stir in stock and spices.
  4. ServeServe the soup in the well of achu with the meats on top.

Nutrition per serving

Calories877 kcal
Protein30.2 g
Carbohydrates81.2 g
Fat49.9 g
Fibre11.5 g
Sugar6.0 g
Sodium713 mg
Saturated fat11.7 g
Serving sizeabout 500 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Achu with Beef take to make?

About 1 h 52 min in total: 12 min of preparation and 1 h 40 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Achu with Beef?

About 877 kcal per serving, with 30 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 500 g each.

Which allergens does Achu with Beef contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Achu with Beef from?

Achu with Beef is a main course from Cameroon. Achu with beef.

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