Egusi Soup

Name: Egusi Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 2 cups ground melon seeds; 1/2 cup palm oil; 500 assorted g meat; 1 smoked fish; 2 tablespoons ground crayfish; 2 cups chopped spinach or ugu leaves; 2 seasoning cubes; Salt and pepper to taste

admin October 29, 2025

Servings: 5 Total Time: 55 mins Difficulty: Intermediate

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Nigerian Egusi soup

yoruba food ~ egusi ~ obe egusi ~ obe elegusi

Try out this amazing recipe, Nigerian made egusi that goes with any swallow

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Egusi Soup

Author: admin

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 40 mins Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 5

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

This recipe is simple, with clear steps

Ingredients

2 cups ground melon seeds (egusi)
¹⁄₂ cup palm oil
500 assorted g meat (beef, goat meat, tripe, etc.)
1 smoked fish (deboned)
2 tablespoons ground crayfish
2 cups chopped spinach or ugu leaves
2 seasoning cubes
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat palm oil in a pot and add the ground egusi. Fry for 5–7 minutes while stirring.
Add meat stock and stir into a thick paste.
Add crayfish, seasoning, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the cooked meat and fish.
Add vegetables and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Serve with pounded yam, eba, or fufu.

Keywords: Nigerian, Egusi soup

File under dinner lunch

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October 29, 2025 at 11:43 pm

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Egusi Soup

Egusi Soup

Egusi Soup

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