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Egusi Soup (Boiling Method)

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course dinner, Entree
Cuisine African, Nigerian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Palm Oil
  • 1 cup Ground Egusi
  • 1 lb Dried Fish
  • 1 lb Meat (Beef, Goat, or Chicken)
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 scotch bonnet peppers Scotch Bonnet Peppers or to taste
  • 1 cup Spinach or Kale
  • 2 bouillon cubes Bouillon Cubes
  • to taste Salt

Instructions
 

  • Soak the dried fish in hot water for about 30 minutes to soften.
  • Season the meat with salt, bouillon cubes, and chopped onion. Cook until tender.
  • In a large pot, heat the palm oil over medium heat. Add the ground egusi and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  • Add the cooked meat and soaked dried fish to the pot. Stir well.
  • Add water to the pot, enough to cover the ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20-30 minutes.
  • Add the chopped scotch bonnet peppers and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • Add the spinach or kale and cook for about 5 minutes, or until wilted.
  • Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot with your favorite side dish.
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