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Egusi Soup
Cook time90 mins
Servings7 people
Difficultymedium
OriginNigeria 🇳🇬
Recipe by Angelaaaaa
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Prepare the Meat & Kpomo
• Chop your chicken and wash thoroughly• Clean the kpomo and cut into small pieces• Put both in a large pot and add 1 chopped onion, 2 seasoning cubes, salt, black pepper, and a little water• Cook until soft and tender, and keep the stock for later - 2
Prepare the Fish
• Wash smoked fish and dry fish carefully• Remove bones if necessary• Set aside. - 3
Prepare the Egusi
• Put your ground egusi in a bowl and add little water gradually• Mix until the paste thickens, try to create egusi lumps - 4
Start the Soup Base
• Heat palm oil in a large pot• Add chopped onions and fry for about 2 minutes.• Add ground pepper and blended tomatoes.• Fry for another 5 minutes - 5
Add Egusi
• Scoop small portions of egusi paste into the pot.• Leave untouched for about 5 minutes, so lumps form.• Add meat stock, chicken, kpomo, smoked fish, dry fish, crayfish, and remaining seasoning cubes.• Stir gently.• Simmer for about 20 minutes - 6
Add Vegetables
• Wash and chop your vegetables.• Add to the soup• Stir and cook for about 5 minutes. Do not overcook - 7
Serve
• Server hot with any of:• Pounded yam• Eba• Fufu• Amala
Frequently Asked Questions about Egusi Soup
What is Egusi Soup?
Egusi Soup is an authentic African dish shared by Angelaaaaa on Tamub. Browse the full ingredient list and step-by-step cooking instructions above.
How long does Egusi Soup take to make?
Egusi Soup takes approximately 90 minutes to prepare. Follow the step-by-step instructions on this page for the full cooking process.
What are the main ingredients in Egusi Soup?
The main ingredients for Egusi Soup include: 2 kg of Chicken, 500 g of Kpomo ( cow skin ), 2 whole of Smoked fish, 1 whole of Dry, 3 cups of Ground Egusi ( pumpkin seeds ). See the full ingredient list above.
How difficult is it to make Egusi Soup?
Egusi Soup has a difficulty level of medium. The step-by-step instructions on this page are designed to guide cooks of all levels.