Egusi Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups ground egusi (melon seeds)
• 500g assorted meat (beef, goat meat, or fish)
• 1 cup palm oil
• 2 cups chopped spinach or bitter leaf
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 scotch bonnet peppers
• 2 seasoning cubes
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup stock or water

Instructions

1. 1 Season and boil the meat until tender. Set aside with the stock.
2. 2 Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. 3 Add chopped onions and fry until translucent.
4. 4 Add the ground egusi and stir continuously for 5-7 minutes until it forms a paste.
5. 5 Add the meat stock and stir well to combine.
6. 6 Add the boiled meat, seasoning cubes, and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes.
7. 7 Add the chopped vegetables and peppers. Cook for another 5-7 minutes.
8. 8 Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot with pounded yam, fufu, or rice.