One of the most popular way to remain connected to your home country is eating Nigeria food this will always remind of memories Shared at home . Egusi soup is one of Nigeria’s most popular dishes, loved for its rich taste and comforting feel. It’s made from ground melon seeds (egusi) and is enjoyed with swallows like pounded yam, eba, or fufu. Even if you live outside Nigeria, you can still prepare this delicious soup with a few simple steps.
To make this yummy soup the Ingredients You’ll Need are:
Ground egusi (melon seeds): 2 cups
2. Palm oil: 1/2 cup (available in African or international stores)
3. Meat and fish: Beef, goat meat, smoked or dried fish
4. Vegetables: Spinach (or kale as a substitute for Nigerian pumpkin leaves)
5. Crayfish (ground): 2 tablespoons
6. Pepper blend: A mix of bell peppers, Scotch bonnet, and tomatoes
7. Onions: 1, chopped
8. Seasoning cubes: 2-3 (e.g., Maggi)
9. Salt: To taste
Steps to Make Egusi Soup
1. Prepare Your Ingredients
2. Cook the meat: Season your meat with salt, seasoning cubes, and onions. Add water and cook until tender. Set aside the meat and save the stock.
3. Blend your pepper mix: Blend bell peppers, Scotch bonnet, tomatoes, and onions into a smooth paste.
4. Mix the egusi: Combine ground egusi with a little water to form a thick paste.
Cooking the Soup
1. Heat palm oil: In a pot, heat palm oil on medium heat (don’t let it smoke).
2. Fry the egusi paste: Add in the already mixed egusi paste to the oil and fry for 5-7 minutes while stirring.
3. Add pepper mix: Stir in the blended pepper and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Add meat and stock: Mix in the cooked meat, fish, and reserved stock. Let it simmer.
5. Season the soup: Add crayfish, seasoning cubes, and salt to taste.
6. Add vegetables: Stir in spinach or kale and replace Pumpkin leave in its absence and let it cook for 5 minutes. Drop your pot as your soup is ready
Serve and Enjoy
Serve your Egusi soup with pounded yam, eba, or any swallow of your choice.
Egusi soup is a taste of home, no matter where you are. Enjoy cooking and sharing this dish with friends and family it is also a way to Cultural exchange as you can share this delicious delicacy with friends who are non Nigerians
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