{"id":1151,"date":"2026-07-30T11:54:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T09:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/momkoumba.com\/sin-categorizar\/egusi-soup\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T10:13:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T08:13:32","slug":"egusi-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/momkoumba.com\/en\/recipes\/egusi-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"EGUSI SOUP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have You Heard of Egusi Soup?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EGUSI SOUP, THE DELICIOUS TRADITIONAL DISH FROM NIGERIA AND GHANA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Egusi soup is a rich and hearty traditional dish from West Africa, particularly popular in Nigeria and Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key ingredient is egusi seeds, which are the dried seeds of certain varieties of melon and squash. These seeds are ground into a smooth paste and combined with a flavourful tomato and onion base to create a thick, satisfying soup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RECIPE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>250 g egusi seeds (or pumpkin seeds)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>500 g stewing beef<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 tomatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 small onion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 kg fresh spinach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cayenne pepper, to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100 ml vegetable oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300 ml water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grind the egusi seeds into a smooth paste and set aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blend the tomatoes, onion, salt and water until smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot, add the beef and cook until browned on all sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pour the tomato mixture into the pot and add the sugar and cayenne pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover and simmer for about 50 minutes, or until the beef is tender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stir in the egusi paste and fresh spinach, then continue simmering for another 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Season to taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve hot and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have You Heard of Egusi Soup? 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