Egusi Soup (Nigeria)

Ingredients:

Egusi (melon seeds) – 1 cup (ground)

Palm oil – 1/2 cup

Meat (goat meat, beef, or assorted)

Stockfish/dry fish

Crayfish – 2 tbsp (blended)

Pepper and onions (blended)

Seasoning cubes and salt

Waterleaf or spinach


Preparation Method:

1. Boil the meat and stockfish with onions, salt, and seasoning until soft.


2. In another pot, heat palm oil, add the blended pepper and onions, and fry for a few minutes.


3. Stir in the ground egusi and let it cook while stirring to prevent burning.


4. Add the meat stock and stir to form a thick paste.


5. Add crayfish and the cooked meats, then simmer.


6. Add water if too thick, then stir in the vegetables.


7. Simmer for a few minutes and serve with pounded yam, eba, or fufu.