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Egusi Soup

Thick melon seed soup with leafy greens and meat. This authentic Nigerian egusi soup brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

22
Prep (min)
52
Cook (min)
4
Servings
217
Calories

Ingredients

  • ground egusi
  • assorted meat
  • palm oil
  • spinach
  • stockfish
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • curry to taste
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare all ingredients: ground egusi, assorted meat, palm oil. Having everything ready makes cooking smoother.

  2. 2

    Season your main ingredient with salt, pepper, and curry. Let marinate 1-2 hours.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Frying tomato base - this is essential for authentic Nigerian flavor.

  5. 5

    Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant and softened, about 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the main ingredients and cook low and slow for best results.

  7. 7

    Season with curry and thyme. Taste and adjust seasoning.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately while hot.

  9. 9

    Garnish and serve with traditional jollof rice.

Nutrition (per serving)

217
Calories
17g
Protein
55g
Carbs
26g
Fat

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