Nigerian Egusi Soup
by Chinedu promise omalicha precious (@omalicha)Egusi Soup, also known as Egwusi Soup, is a popular West African dish made primarily with melon seeds. It’s particularly well-loved in Nigerian cuisine.
Ingredients
- 2cupegusi seeds (melon seeds)
- 1/2cuppalm oil
- 2cupbitter leaf or spinach
- 1lbmeat (beef, goat, or chicken)
- 1cupsmoked or dried fish
- 1piecestock fish
- 1/2cupcrayfish
- 1pieceonion
- 2clovegarlic
- 1pieceginger
- 2piecebouillon cube
- 1tspsalt
- 1tsppepper
- 2piecetomato
How to make Nigerian Egusi Soup
Mix the ground egusi seeds with water to form a paste.
Cook the chosen meat with seasonings until tender.
Heat palm oil in a pot, add onions, pepper, and fresh tomatoes. Fry until fragrant.
Add the egusi paste, stirring until it absorbs the oil and becomes slightly toasted.
Add the meat and its stock, dried fish, and other seasonings. Allow to simmer.
Finally, add the leafy greens and simmer until they are cooked through. Adjust salt to taste.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the egusi paste is well-toasted to enhance the flavor.
You can use a variety of leafy greens based on availability.
Adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more or less water.
Recipe by
Chinedu promise omalicha precious
(@omalicha)
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