Egusi soup (A Melon Seed Soup/Stew)

Step 1

Cut the beef into small cubes, Add in one chopped onion and one stock cube. Add half a cup of water and boil for about 10 minute or until tender. Set aside.

Step 2

Mix the ground egusi with half a cup of water. Set aside

Step 3

In a blender, blend together the tomatoes, the other onion and the chili, set aside

Step 4

In a pot, heat the palm oil and then add the egusi mixture. Stir well and let it fry for a few minutes. Add the blended tomatoes and stir well.

Step 5

Add in the grounded crayfish, second stock cube, stock fish and smoked fish.

Step 6

Add two cups of water and allow to cook for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Add the boiled meat and stir

Step 8

Turn the heat down and simmer for a few more minutes.

Step 9

Add the chopped and washed bitter leaves or spinach leaves

Step 10

Continue to simmer for a further five minutes.

Step 11

Serve wtih fufu, or rice.