Recipe of Egusi Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup ground egusi (melon seeds)
• 2 cups leafy vegetables (ugu or spinach)
• 500g assorted meat (beef, goat, or chicken)
• 1/2 cup palm oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp ground crayfish
• 2 scotch bonnet peppers, blended
• 3-4 cups water
• 2 seasoning cubes
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Season and boil the assorted meat until tender, then set aside.

2. 2

   In a separate pot, heat palm oil on medium heat for about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

4. 4

   Stir in the ground egusi and cook, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes until it becomes golden brown.

5. 5

   Add the blended scotch bonnet peppers and continue to cook for 5 more minutes.

6. 6

   Pour in the water and bring it to a gentle boil.

7. 7

   Add the cooked meat, seasoning cubes, and ground crayfish.

8. 8

   Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

9. 9

   Stir in the leafy vegetables and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Season with salt to taste.

11. 11

    Serve hot with fufu or rice for a delicious taste of Nigeria's Egusi Soup!