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Egusi soup recipe
A rich and hearty Nigerian soup bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
- 200 g egusi (melon seeds)
- 100 ml palm oil
- 300 g beef
- 2 stock cube
- 200 g spinach
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 500 ml water
How to make Egusi soup
- Measure 200 g of egusi seeds and 500 ml of water for blending.
- Blend the egusi seeds and water together into a smooth paste.
- Chop 1 onion into small pieces for sautéing.
- In a pot, heat 4 tablespoons of palm oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion until it turns translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add 300 g of beef to the pot and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in 1 liter of water and add 1 stock cube; stir to combine.
- Simmer the mixture for about 30 minutes until the beef is tender.
- Stir in the egusi paste and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Add 200 g of spinach and season with salt, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the soup rest for a few minutes.
- Serve hot in bowls.
What is Egusi soup?
Egusi soup is a traditional dish from Nigeria, simmered in one pot, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around beef, egusi (melon seeds) and spinach. The recipe below uses 8 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Egusi soup take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 24 dishes built on beef. The method runs to 12 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Egusi soup?
Blending the egusi seeds creates a rich, thick texture in the soup.
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