Saucepan@saucepan · Shared this recipeFollowAfrican · dinnerBest Egusi SoupA hearty West African one-pot soup made with blended melon seeds, peppers, leafy greens, and meat, rich and nutty in flavor.total1 hrprep10 mincook50 minservings8Original recipe on cheflolaskitchen.comKeep this recipeAdd a copy of Best Egusi Soup to your Saucepan library.Save to my libraryView in my librarySave it to your librarySign in to keep a copy you can scale, cook from and add to your grocery list.Sign in to saveGet the appSaucepan keeps all your recipes in one place, builds your grocery list and rings timers while you cook. Your account works on the website too.Android is coming soon.PrintCopy ingredients Print photoAndroid is coming soon.Ingredients8 servingsBack to 8 servings2 cup Egusi melon1 cup Palm Oil, or a little more or less depending on preference4 tbsp Crayfish3 tbsp locust beans24 oz chopped spinach1 Red Bell Pepper1 Habanero Pepper1 Fresno Pepper2 OnionsStock Cube, Optional1 lb Beef, Tripe, Dry Fish, Cow LegSalt To Taste3 cup Beef stock, Chicken stock works just as wellStepsClear checksTap an ingredient or step to check it off.1Step 1: Blend the peppers and onions together until smooth and set aside.2Step 2: Blend the Egusi melon, half of the second onion, and crayfish together. Set aside as well.3Step 3: 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.4Step 4: 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.5Step 5: Add the remaining locust bean, beef stock, and salt to taste. Cover and leave to cook for another 5 minutes.6Step 6: 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.7Step 7: Add the fish and meat and leave to cook again for another 5 minutes.8Step 8: Stir in the spinach and leave to simmer for about 5 minutes (stir constantly). Adjust the seasoning if necessary.9Step 9: Serve while still hot.getsaucepan.com/r/df0d771d-6390-49bf-8ddf-b48d4e4997f2 · Original: https://cheflolaskitchen.com/egusi-soup-recipe/
