Rich Egusi & Ogbono Soup

Egusi and Ogbono Soup

A comforting classic to serve with pounded yam, eba or fufu. Serves 4-6.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ground egusi (melon seeds)
  • Assorted meat and dried fish
  • Palm oil, ground crayfish, pepper, stock cubes
  • Spinach or ugu (pumpkin leaves)

Method

  1. Season and boil the meat and fish until tender, keeping the stock.
  2. Heat palm oil, add ground egusi and fry gently, then add stock a little at a time.
  3. Stir in crayfish, pepper and seasoning. Simmer until the egusi is cooked through.
  4. Add the greens, simmer briefly and serve hot with your favourite swallow.