Egusi is a West African term for the seeds of plants such as squash, melons, and gourds, which become a staple ingredient in many West African dishes when dried and ground. It is especially popular with pounded yam in Nigerian culture. These seeds are high in fat and protein, and they contribute these nutrients to West African cuisine.
Nigerian Egusi Soup is a soup that contains leafy and other vegetables and is thickened with ground melon seeds. It is one of the most popular soups prepared by most tribes in Nigeria, with significant variation, and is frequently served with dishes such as pounded yams. It can be made with goat, beef, fish, or shellfish.
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Ingredients
• Grounded Egusi (melon powder)
• Rodo (Habanero)
• Red bell pepper (Tatashe)
• Onion
• Palm oil
• Crayfish
• Smoked fish
• Meat
• Locust beans
• Spinach or any vegetable of your choice
• Seasoning powder/cube
• Salt
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Instruction on How to Cook Egusi Soup Without Frying
1. Wash your meat and add some spice to it (seasoning cube, salt and so on). Then add little water and place leave to heat until your meat is tender.
2. While your meat is boiling, go ahead to blend your pepper and wash your smoked fish.
3. After your meat is soft, transfer it into a clean bowl and keep it for later.
4. Pour some palm oil into a clean pot, add some locust beans and fry for a minute. Add your pepper mix and leave to cook till the palm oil flows over the pepper.
5. While the pepper is cooking, pour some of the stock water gotten from your meat into your melon powder to form a paste. Do not add so much water to avoid it being too watery. You can also add the remaining stock water to your pepper mix.
6. Now, add your crayfish, seasoning cube, stock fish, meat and any condiment you intend to use to your pepper mix and leave to cook for 2 minutes.
7. After 2 minutes, add your egusi to your soup by scooping it with a spoon, ensure you spread it around the pot and don’t stir. Cover your pot and cook on low heat.
8. After 5 minutes, open your pot and stir to get a good mix of your egusi and other things in the pot. Cover again and allow to cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
9. After 3 minutes, pour in your clean spinach or any other vegetable you choose to use. Cover and allow to cook for 2 minutes.
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Originally posted on June 23, 2022 @ 11:35 pm
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