Ukwa (African Breadfruit) and Egusi Soup: An Igbo Staple

Ingredients

• 1 kg fresh Ukwa (African breadfruit)
• 2 cups ground Egusi (melon) seeds
• 500g beef, goat meat, or a combination, cut into chunks
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons palm oil
• 1 teaspoon ground crayfish
• 2-3 Scotch bonnet peppers (or to taste), chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 seasoning cubes (Maggi or Knorr)
• Salt to taste
• Spinach or other leafy greens (optional)
• Water