How to Make Nigerian Egusi Soup For Beginners

egusi seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide a similar texture and flavor.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is healthier with a similar cooking profile.

dried fish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Fresh fish can be a healthier option with less sodium.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: herbs and spices

💰Cheaper: salt

Using herbs adds flavor without added chemicals.

Add chicken to the pot.

Add stock fish to the pot.

Add onions to the pot to flavor the dish.

Add seasoning powder to the pot.

Add scotch bonnet pepper to the pot.

Pour in water to cook the chicken until tender, about 15 minutes.

Add egusi seed powder to the pot and stir.

Add any fish you are using to the pot.

Pour in palm oil into the mixture.

Mix egusi seed powder with water to create a paste and add to the pot.

Stir the mixture and cover the pot to allow the egusi to cook without frying.

After a few minutes, stir the mixture and add salt to taste.

Add oa leaves to the pot to enhance flavor.

Add fluted pumpkin to the pot and stir everything together.

If the soup is too thick, add a little water to adjust the consistency.

Allow the fluted pumpkin to cook with the soup before turning off the heat.

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