Cooking Series: Best Egusi Soup

By Lola Osinkolu

June 28, 2018

September 12, 2022

Source: Chef Lola's Kitchen

Photo / Image Source: Unsplash Egusi soup is an exotic hearty food that will satisfy your taste buds. It is a staple in most West African home and it is an uncomplicated one pot meal that is often accompanied by swallows like Eba, Amala, Semovita, Pounded yam, Fufu, and the likes. Some hardcore like I am will even serve over Rice. Course: Soup Cuisine: African, East Africa Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 8 people Calories: 457kcal Ingredients

• 2 Cups Egusi melon

• 1 Cup Palm Oil or a little more or less depending on preference

• 4 Tbsp Crayfish

• 3 Tbsp locust beans

• 24 oz chopped spinach

• 1 Red Bell Pepper

• 1 Habanero Pepper

• 1 Fresno Pepper

• 2 Onions

• Stock Cube Optional

• 1 lb Beef Tripe, Dry Fish, Cow Leg

• Salt To Taste

• 3 cups Beef stock Chicken stock works just as well
  

Instructions

• Blend the peppers and onions together until smooth and set aside.

• Blend the Egusi melon, half of the second onion, and crayfish together. Set aside as well.

• Heat the palm oil in a pan and allow it to melt over medium heat but don't overheat the oil. Add the remaining half onion (diced) and half of the locust bean. Let it cook for about 3 minutes on medium heat.

• Add the blended pepper and cook till the water is reduced this should take about 15 minutes on medium heat stirring about every 5 minutes to prevent burning.

• Add the remaining locust bean, beef stock, and salt to taste. Cover and leave to cook for another 5 minutes

• Gently introduce the blended egusi inside the sauce but don't stir it at this point. Just cover it and leave it to cook for about 20 to 30 minutes Keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn but try not to stir it until the Egusi turns into a soft compact mass. Then, gently stir together and add more stock or water if necessary.

• Add the fish and meat and leave to cook again for another 5 minutes.

• Stir in the spinach and leave to simmer for about 5 minutes (stir constantly). Adjust the seasoning if necessary.

• Serve while still hot.

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