egusi

Egusi Soup is an outstandingly delicious, quick, and easy soup with ground egusi seeds, similar to pumpkin seeds. This meaty, nutty, spicy soup is protein-packed and full of tasty greens. And it&#39;s also the ultimate West African comfort food.

Egusi Soup

(453 g) meat, (smoked turkey, smoked fish

(5 g) salt

(2 g) pepper

(2 g) smoked paprika

(62.5 ml) canola oil ((see note

½ medium onion, (chopped)

2-3 medium tomatoes, (chopped)

garlic, (about 2 teaspoons minced garlic)

⅓ cup ground or smashed crayfish

(30 g) spinach, (or more (I used frozen spinach))

In a medium-sized saucepan, boil the beef seasoned with salt (garlic salt), pepper, smoked paprika, pepper, and onions until tender - make sure you add plenty of water, so you have about 3-4 cups of beef stock for the soup. Remove the beef and reserve the stock.

Heat the canola and palm oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until they are translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add your choice of meat and crayfish, and continue cooking.

Stir in the tomatoes with their juices, garlic, and 1-2 cups of beef stock. Bring to a boil and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Add the ground egusi and simmer on medium heat for approximately 10 more minutes. Then add beef stock as needed to get the desired consistency or prevent burning.

Finally, throw in the spinach and let it simmer for 4-5 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Serve warm with fried plantains, fufu, yams, or your favorite starchy side dish.

A delicious West African dish made with Egusi Seeds.

Egusi soup (A Melon Seed Soup/Stew)

Egusi Seed

lb beef

stock fish piece

smoked fish

Tablespoons ground dried crayfish

Ugwu or bitter leaves or spinach (chopped)

palm oil

stock cubes (Maggi

onions

tomatoes (chopped)

chili pepper

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.

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

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

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.

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