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Nigeria

Egusi Soup

Rich melon-seed soup loaded with goat meat, pomo and leafy greens — best eaten with a soft ball of pounded yam.

1 hr 15 minServes 6
Egusi Soup

Method

  1. 1

    Season and boil goat meat and pomo with onion until tender, reserving the stock.

  2. 2

    Heat palm oil, then fry the ground egusi paste until it curdles into soft lumps.

  3. 3

    Pour in the reserved stock gradually and simmer for 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in ground crayfish, pepper and seasoning cubes.

  5. 5

    Fold in washed leafy greens and simmer 5 more minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve hot with pounded yam or fufu.

Also needed from home

  • Ground egusi seeds
  • Palm oil
  • Locust beans
  • Fresh pepper