How to Make Concoction Perfect Nigerian Egusi Soup

Nigerian Egusi Soup. Nigerian Egusi Soup is a soup thickened with ground melon seeds and contains leafy and other vegetables. It is one of the most popular soups prepared by most tribes in Nigeria with considerable variation and often eaten with dishes like Pounded Yams. Prepare it with goat, beef, fish, or shellfish!

Nigerian Egusi Soup (Caking Method) [Video] Egusi and Ogbono Soup Combo 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. The Yorubas make efo elegusi while the Igbos make ofe egusi, all with similar ingredients but with slightly different approaches. You can cook Nigerian Egusi Soup using 6 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Nigerian Egusi Soup

1. Prepare of Palm oil.
2. You need of Grounded Egusi.
3. You need of Onions, scotch bonnets.
4. It's of Stock of smoked fish, pomo, beef, shaki, offals etc.
5. It's of Crayfish.
6. Prepare leaves of Ugu or spinach.

This soup is native to West Africa (Nigeria) and many of my American as well as Nigerian friends have enjoyed it. It is a great soup for those who like to try something different every once in a while. Ground Egusi seeds give this soup a unique color and flavor. If you can't find Egusi seeds, you can substitute pumpkin seeds.

Nigerian Egusi Soup instructions

1. Heat palm oil and onions in a pot and add blended peppers then add Egusi and fry.
2. Stir fry quickly and add the stock with the cooked meat.
3. Add salt, Maggi and crayfish.
4. Cook completely until oil appears on top and the soup has thickened.
5. Add the spinach or ugu leaves. Simmer and serve with swallow of choice.

Egusi Soup is a Nigerian classic enjoyed in various forms across the country. Here is what egusi looks like: Egusi is basically white pumpkin seeds though some people prefer to call it melon seeds. What does Egusi Soup taste like? Nigerian Egusi soup is made with melon seeds and varieties of local vegetables. It is one of the most popular soups prepared by most tribes in Nigeria, with considerable variation, and often eaten with dishes like pounded yam, fufu or garri (Eba).

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