Egusi soup. Egusi soup is unarguably the most popular Nigerian soup. In my few years as a food blogger and Nigerian food lover, I have learned that different recipes exist across different Nigerian ethnic groups. Egusi soup is an exotic hearty food that will satisfy your taste buds.
Ground Egusi seeds give this soup a unique color and flavor.
If you can't find Egusi seeds, you can substitute pumpkin seeds.
Any combination of crab, shrimp and smoked fish can be used in place of.
You can have Egusi soup using 8 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Egusi soup
- It's of Melon.
- It's of Ugwu (vegetables).
- It's of Salt.
- It's of Red oil.
- You need of Tomatoes.
- Prepare of Maggi.
- Prepare of Stock Fish n Meat.
- It's of Onions.
Egusi Soup is a finger-licking good Nigerian soup made with a white variety of pumpkin seeds. It is spicy, nutty with exotic African flavors! See the video below on how to make Egusi Soup. Nigerian Egusi Soup is a soup thickened with ground melon seeds and contains leafy and other vegetables.
Egusi soup instructions
- Put the melon and onions in a container add little cold water to it and mix thoroughly.
- Fry your tomato and pepper with the red oil.
- Add water, ugwu, fish, meat, salt, and Maggi. Cover n let boil very well.
- Mold your melon and add to it cover n let it heat very well. Open and turn gently. 😋 your egusi soup is ready.
Find out how to cook egusi soup with this egusi soup recipe. Egusi Soup is a rich and savory West African soup made with ground melon seeds (egusi seeds) and eaten with fufu dishes. Egusi Soup - Nigerian Melon Seed Stew. Quick, easy and healthier Egusi soup, made with lots of spinach. Egusi, or melon seeds, is a staple ingredient in many West African dishes and makes a great thickening base for soups and stews.
