A delicious combination of rice balls served with a flavorful Egusi soup.

Prep Time
30min
Cook Time
1hr 0min
Total Time
1hr 30min
Rice Ball & Egusi Soup recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 rice ball and a bowl of Egusi soup)

For Rice Balls

  • 2cups
    cooked rice
  • 1tbsp
    salt
  • 1tbsp
    water

For Egusi Soup

  • 1cup
    Egusi seeds
  • 2tbsp
    palm oil
  • 1piece
    onion
  • 2clove
    garlic
  • 1tbsp
    ground pepper
  • 4cups
    water
  • 2cups
    vegetables (spinach or bitter leaf)
  • 1tbsp
    seasoning

How to make Rice Ball & Egusi Soup

Prepare Rice Balls

  1. In a bowl, mix the cooked rice with salt and water.

  2. Shape the mixture into balls and set aside.

Prepare Egusi Soup

  1. Blend the Egusi seeds with a little water to form a paste.

  2. In a pot, heat palm oil and sauté chopped onions and minced garlic.

  3. Add the blended Egusi paste and cook for a few minutes.

  4. Pour in water and bring to a boil.

  5. Add ground pepper, seasoning, and vegetables.

  6. Simmer until the soup thickens and the vegetables are cooked.

Tips & Tricks

  1. You can adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more or less water.

  2. For extra flavor, consider adding meat or fish to the Egusi soup.

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