Nigerian Egusi Soup

Nigerian Egusi Soup

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Egusi soup is one of the most beloved dishes in Nigerian cuisine, traditionally served during celebrations

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Blender
  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Stove
  • Kitchen scale
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Paper towel

Ingredients

  • 500g egusi seeds
  • 2kg assorted meats (such as beef, goat, shaki/tripe and pomo/cow skin), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp curry powder (mild, medium or hot, depending on your preference)
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tbsp chicken stock powder
  • 2 tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 red Romano pepper
  • 400g tin of plum tomatoes
  • 2-3 Scotch Bonnet chillies (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tbsp ground crayfish
  • 2 tsp locust beans
  • 250g sustainable palm oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 500g spinach chopped
  • 250g ugwu (pumpkin leaves) chopped

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