A delicious combination of rice balls served with a flavorful Egusi soup.
Prep Time
30min
Cook Time
1hr 0min
Total Time
1hr 30min

Ingredients
4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 rice ball and a bowl of Egusi soup)
For Rice Balls
- 2cupscooked rice
- 1tbspsalt
- 1tbspwater
For Egusi Soup
- 1cupEgusi seeds
- 2tbsppalm oil
- 1pieceonion
- 2clovegarlic
- 1tbspground pepper
- 4cupswater
- 2cupsvegetables (spinach or bitter leaf)
- 1tbspseasoning
Prep Time
30min
Cook Time
1hr 0min
Total Time
1hr 30min
How to make Rice Ball & Egusi Soup
Prepare Rice Balls
In a bowl, mix the cooked rice with salt and water.
Shape the mixture into balls and set aside.
Prepare Egusi Soup
Blend the Egusi seeds with a little water to form a paste.
In a pot, heat palm oil and sauté chopped onions and minced garlic.
Add the blended Egusi paste and cook for a few minutes.
Pour in water and bring to a boil.
Add ground pepper, seasoning, and vegetables.
Simmer until the soup thickens and the vegetables are cooked.
Tips & Tricks
You can adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more or less water.
For extra flavor, consider adding meat or fish to the Egusi soup.
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