How to make Nigerian Egusi Soup for Beginners | like a pro | step by step

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.

Grind 1.5 cups of egusi seeds in a blender.

Boil chicken with salt, seasoning powder, and chopped onions until cooked.

Soak stock fish and smoked catfish in hot water for 5 minutes, then clean and break into smaller pieces.

Grind crayfish into powder and set aside.

Blend a medium-sized onion with a little water to make onion water.

Mix the ground egusi with onion water, salt, and seasoning powder to form a paste.

Blend scotch bonnet pepper, onions, and optional tomatoes into a smooth mixture.

Cook the chicken stock and add the egusi paste, stirring until it thickens.

Add the cleaned stock fish, smoked catfish, and other proteins to the pot.

Incorporate the bitter leaves and scent leaves into the soup and simmer until fully cooked.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level: