Learn How to Cook Egusi Soup Like a Pro | Nigerian Food Recipe

How to Make Delicious Nigerian Egusi Soup
Welcome back to my channel! Today, I’m sharing my recipe for one of Nigeria’s favorite dishes - Egusi soup. Let’s get started!
Ingredients
• Goat meat and beef (washed and cooked until tender)
• Ground egusi (melon seeds) (molded into balls)
• Palm oil
• Onions (chopped)
• Dawadawa (washed)
• Blended mixture of bell peppers, onions, and Scotch bonnet peppers
• Crayfish (ground)
• Seasoning cubes (Maggi or your favorite)
• Salt (to taste)
• Mackerel fish and croaker fish (washed)
• Bitter leaves (washed)
Preparation Steps
1. Prep Your Meat and Fish:
Begin by washing your goat meat and beef. Season them with your favorite spices, cook until tender, and set them aside.
2. Heat the Palm Oil:
In a clean, dry pot, heat your palm oil slightly.
3. Add Onions and Dawadawa:
Toss in the chopped onions and washed dawadawa to release their rich aroma.
4. Shape and Fry the Egusi Balls:
Mold your ground egusi into small ball shapes and place them in the heated oil. Fry until they firm up.
5. Add the Blended Peppers:
Pour in your blended mixture of bell peppers, onions, and Scotch bonnet peppers. Stir everything together to form a delicious base.
6. Incorporate Meat and Seasonings:
Add your cooked goat meat and beef to the pot. Season with crayfish, Maggi cubes, and salt to taste.
7. Add Fish and Simmer:
Gently place your mackerel and croaker fish into the pot. Cover and let the soup cook so the flavors meld beautifully.
8. Finish with Bitter Leaves:
Finally, add your bitter leaves. Stir gently and allow the soup to cook for a few more minutes. Your Egusi soup is ready!
Serve this rich and flavorful Egusi soup with pounded yam, fufu, or rice, and enjoy! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more amazing recipes. See you in the next video #viralvideo #nigerianfood #egusisoup #egusandfufu #nigerianfood #africanfood #fypyoutube