Egusi Soup

Rich melon-seed soup with leafy greens and protein.

Ingredients

• Rich melon-seed soup with leafy greens and protein.

• • Ground egusi (melon seeds)
  • Palm oil
  • Onion
  • Ground crayfish or dried shrimp (optional)
  • Spinach or ugu
  • Chili
  • Stock
  • Salt
  • Fish or beef (optional)

Directions

1. Region: West Africa

2. 2. Heat palm oil and sauté onion and chili.
   4. Stir in egusi; cook until it clumps and lightly toasts.
   6. Add stock gradually to form a thick soup.
   8. Simmer with cooked protein until flavors meld.
   10. Fold in greens; cook 2–3 minutes and serve with fufu.