Egusi Soup

Description

Egusi Soup is a rich and hearty soup made with ground melon seeds, assorted meat, leafy greens, and delicious African spices. It’s usually served with pounded yam or fufu.

Ingredients

• 1 cup ground egusi (melon seeds)
• Beef, stockfish, or goat meat
• 1/2 cup palm oil
• Crayfish, pepper, and seasoning
• Chopped spinach or fluted pumpkin leaves

Steps

1. Cook meat and stockfish until tender.
2. Fry egusi in palm oil until slightly thickened.
3. Add stock and allow to simmer.
4. Add meat and crayfish.
5. Stir in vegetables and simmer for 5 more minutes.