Egusi Soup

Ingredients

• Egusi (melon seeds)
• Palm oil
• Spinach (or bitterleaf)
• Stockfish
• Dry Fish
• Beef or assorted meat
• Crayfish
• Pepper
• Onions
• Seasoning cubes
• Salt
• Water

Preparation

1. Wash your meat (beef, goat meat, or assorted) thoroughly.
2. Season with salt, seasoning cubes, onions, and a little Pepper.
3. Cook untill tender. Add water and keep the stock.
4. Soak Stockfish and wash dry fish properly.
5. Blend pepper mix (scotch bonnet + bell pepper + onoins).
6. Grind egusi (melon seeds) if not already ground.

Cooking Steps

1. Heat palm oil in a pan (do not bleach).
2. Add blended peppeer mix and fry untill it reduces.
3. Add cooked meat, stockfish, and dry fish.
4. Pour in meat stock allow to boil.
5. In a bowl, mix egusi with a little water to form a thick paste.
6. Add egusi into the pot:
• Either scoop in lumps OR pour and stir (depending on style).
7. Add:
• Seasoning cubes
• Salt
• Crayfish
8. Allow to cook for 10-15 minutes without too much stirring (to let egusi form).
9. Add vegetables (ugu or spinach).
10. Stir gently and cook for 3-5 minutes.
Soup is ready when oil slightly floats on top.