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Egusi Soup Recipe 

Delicious, rich, and loaded with flavor — Egusi Soup is one of the most popular West African dishes, especially in Nigeria. It’s made with ground melon seeds, vegetables, and your preferred protein. Perfect with fufu, eba, pounded yam, or rice!

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 cup ground egusi (melon seeds)
  • 500g beef, goat meat, or chicken
  • 1 cup stockfish or dried fish (optional)
  • ½ cup palm oil
  • 2 cups spinach or ugu leaves (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp crayfish powder
  • 2 medium tomatoes (optional)
  • 2 scotch bonnet peppers
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 seasoning cubes
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 cups water or stock

🍳 Instructions (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Prepare the proteins

  1. Wash and season your beef/chicken with salt, onion, and seasoning cubes.
  2. Add water and cook until soft.
  3. Add washed stockfish or dried fish if using.

Step 2: Blend the base

  1. Blend tomatoes, peppers, and onion until smooth.
  2. Set aside.

Step 3: Fry the egusi

  1. In a pot, heat palm oil on low heat.
  2. Add the ground egusi and stir continuously for 5–7 minutes until it forms a crumbly texture.
  3. Add the blended mixture and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 4: Add meat & broth

  1. Pour in the cooked meat with its broth.
  2. Add crayfish powder and stir well.
  3. Let it simmer for 10–12 minutes.

Step 5: Add vegetables

  1. Stir in the chopped spinach or ugu leaves.
  2. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the veggies soften.
  3. Adjust salt and seasoning.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve Egusi Soup with:

  • Fufu
  • Eba (garri)
  • Pounded yam
  • Semolina
  • Rice
  • Amala

❓ FAQs About Egusi Soup

1. What is Egusi made from?

Egusi is made from ground melon seeds, popular in West Africa.

2. Can I make Egusi Soup without palm oil?

Yes, but palm oil gives the authentic flavor and color.

3. Can I use spinach instead of ugu?

Absolutely — spinach works well and is widely available.

4. How do I thicken Egusi Soup?

Cook the egusi longer or add more ground egusi.

5. How long does Egusi Soup last?

It lasts 3–4 days in the refrigerator and freezes for up to 2 months.

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