Nigerian Egusi Soup Recipes

Step 1

Prepare the egusi paste:

Step 2

Blend egusi seeds and onion mixture. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large pot, heat the palm oil on medium for a minute and then add the Une.

Step 4

Slowly add the stock and set on low heat to simmer.

Step 5

Scoop teaspoon size balls of the egusi paste mixture into the stock. Be sure to keep ball shape.

Step 6

Leave to simmer for 20 – 30 minutes so the balls cook through.

Step 7

Add the meat and fish and other bits which you’d like to use.

Step 8

Add cut-up pumpkin leaves.

Step 9

Add the waterleaf.

Step 10

Stir and put a lid on the pot and allow cook for 7–10 minutes, till the leaves wilt.

Step 11

Add the bitter leaf.  Leave the lid off while the cooking finishes for another 5-10 minutes.

Step 12

Stir, check seasoning and adjust accordingly.