Egusi soup is a popular Nigerian dish made with ground melon seeds and vegetables. Here's a simple recipe to cook egusi soup:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of ground egusi (melon seeds)
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1meduim size okpehe ( optional)
- 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
- 1 cup of chopped vegetables (such as spinach, bitter leaves, or pumpkin)
- 1 cup of meat or fish (optional)
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon of ground crayfish (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups of water
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Instructions:
1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, garlic, and ginger and sauté until softened.
3. Add the ground egusi and stir well.
4. Add the chopped vegetables, meat or fish (if using), tomato paste, and crayfish (if using). Stir well.
5. Add the water and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the soup thickens.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot with fufu or rice.
Note: You can adjust the ingredients and spices to suit your taste preferences. Additionally, you can use different types of vegetables and protein sources to vary the flavor and texture of the soup.
