Nigerian Egusi Soup

Flavorful soup with melon seeds, spinach, and beef.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef
• 1 cup egusi seeds
• 1 onion
• 1/3 cup palm oil
• 2 bunches spinach
• 50 g stockfish (optional)
• 1 tsp chili powder

Method

1. Blend egusi with water to form a paste.
2. Brown beef in palm oil, then add onions.
3. Add egusi paste and cook until slightly browned.
4. Stir in spinach and stockfish, simmer until tender.

Chef's tips

• Thicken with more egusi for desired consistency.
• Serve with pounded yam or fufu.