Congolese Egusi Soup | Recette Mbika #congo| pumpkin seed recipe

egusi seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide similar texture and flavor.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein alternative.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

Blend scotch bonnet, garlic, onions, and spring onions together.

Add Mbika (Egusi) to the blender and blend until well combined.

Add a small amount of salt to the Mbika (Egusi) while blending.

Blend small pieces of prawns with the Mbika (Egusi) to prevent clumping during cooking.

Cook the blended Mbika (Egusi) for about an hour, checking for doneness.

Once cooked, add fried tomatoes and fish to the mixture.

Add extra water if needed and cook until everything is well combined.

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