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How to prepare Nigeria traditional Egusi soup
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75 days agoHere’s a simple and authentic way to prepare *Nigerian traditional Egusi soup*:
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*Ingredients:*
- Egusi (melon seeds) – 1 to 2 cups (ground)
- Palm oil – ½ to 1 cup
- Assorted meat (beef, goat meat, shaki, etc.)
- Stockfish or dry fish (optional)
- Crayfish – 2 tbsp (blended)
- Ground pepper or fresh pepper – to taste
- Seasoning cubes – 2 to 3
- Salt – to taste
- Bitter leaf or Ugu (pumpkin leaves) – washed and shredded
- Onion – 1 bulb (blended or chopped)
- Water or meat stock
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*Steps to Prepare:*
1. *Boil the Meat:*
Season your assorted meat with onion, seasoning cubes, and salt. Boil until soft. Set aside with the meat stock.
2. *Soak or Boil Stockfish/Dry Fish (if using):*
Soften it and remove bones. Add to meat.
3. *Prepare the Egusi Paste:*
Mix ground egusi with a little water to form a thick paste (like moi-moi).
4. *Heat Palm Oil in Pot:*
Allow it to heat up (but not bleach). Add onions and stir.
5. *Add Egusi Paste:*
Scoop the paste into the oil bit by bit. Let it fry and cook for 10–15 mins, stirring occasionally so it doesn’t burn. It’ll look like scrambled eggs.
6. *Add Meat Stock and Meat:*
Pour in the stock and cooked meat. Add crayfish, pepper, and seasoning. Stir and allow it to simmer.
7. *Add Vegetables:*
[8/15, 5:06 PM] ChatGPT: Add your washed bitter leaf or ugu and cook for another 5–10 mins.
8. *Taste and Adjust:*
Add salt or seasoning if needed. Let it simmer until thick.
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*Serve hot* with pounded yam, eba, semo, or fufu.