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Recipe of Egusi Soup

Recipe of Egusi Soup

 Experience the rich flavors of Nigeria with Egusi Soup, a hearty and nutritious melon seed-based dish.

6 Servings
45 min Preparation
Intermediate
Soups

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

Join me and let's see how to make Egusi Soup

Instructions:

    Step 1
  • Season and boil the assorted meat until tender, then set aside.
  • Step 2
  • In a separate pot, heat palm oil on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Step 3
  • Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
  • Step 4
  • Stir in the ground egusi and cook, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes until it becomes golden brown.
  • Step 5
  • Add the blended scotch bonnet peppers and continue to cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Step 6
  • Pour in the water and bring it to a gentle boil.
  • Step 7
  • Add the cooked meat, seasoning cubes, and ground crayfish.
  • Step 8
  • Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 9
  • Stir in the leafy vegetables and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Step 10
  • Season with salt to taste.
  • Step 11
  • Serve hot with fufu or rice for a delicious taste of Nigeria's Egusi Soup!

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