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How to prepare Nigeria traditional Egusi soup

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     Here’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.

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