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

Method
- 1
Season and boil goat meat and pomo with onion until tender, reserving the stock.
- 2
Heat palm oil, then fry the ground egusi paste until it curdles into soft lumps.
- 3
Pour in the reserved stock gradually and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 4
Stir in ground crayfish, pepper and seasoning cubes.
- 5
Fold in washed leafy greens and simmer 5 more minutes.
- 6
Serve hot with pounded yam or fufu.
Also needed from home
- Ground egusi seeds
- Palm oil
- Locust beans
- Fresh pepper