Nigerian Egusi Soup
Egusi soup is a hearty and deeply satisfying Nigerian soup made from ground melon seeds cooked in a rich palm oil and pepper base. It is traditionally served with fufu, pounded yam, or eba and is one of the most popular soups in Nigeria.
A rich and hearty Nigerian soup made with ground melon seeds and palm oil.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
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Greens
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Instructions
Cook the Meat
Season the goat meat or beef with salt, bouillon, and pepper. Cook in a pot with a small amount of water for 20 minutes until tender. Reserve the meat stock.
Fry the Palm Oil and Peppers
Heat the palm oil in a wide pot over medium heat. Blend the scotch bonnet peppers and fry in the oil for 10 minutes, stirring constantly until the oil separates.
Add and Cook the Egusi
Mix the ground egusi with a little water to form a thick paste. Drop spoonfuls of the paste into the pot, do not stir, and allow it to cook for 10 minutes so it sets into chunks.
Finish with Greens and Meat
Add the cooked meat and reserved stock, stir gently, then fold in the spinach or bitter leaf. Simmer for 5 more minutes and serve hot.
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