How to Make Egusi Soup

Egusi soup is one of the most popular Nigerian dishes, known for its rich, nutty flavour and thick, hearty texture. Made from ground melon seeds, it’s a staple in many African homes and pairs perfectly with swallows like pounded yam, eba, or fufu.

🛒 Ingredients

• Ground egusi (melon seeds)
• Palm oil
• Spinach or bitterleaf
• Stockfish or dried fish
• Meat (beef, goat, or chicken)
• Crayfish
• Scotch bonnet pepper
• Onion
• Seasoning and salt

🔪 Method

1. Cook the meat and fish
   Season and boil your meat and fish until tender. Set aside the stock.
2. Prepare the base
   Heat palm oil in a pot, add blended pepper and onion, and cook for a few minutes.
3. Add egusi
   Stir in the ground egusi and allow it to cook, forming a thick texture.
4. Add stock and protein
   Pour in the meat stock and add cooked meat and fish.
5. Add vegetables
   Stir in spinach or bitterleaf and simmer for a few minutes.
6. Season and serve
   Adjust seasoning and serve hot with your preferred swallow.

🍽 Serving Ideas

• Pounded yam
• Eba (garri)
• Fufu

🛒 Shop Ingredients Online in the UK

Get fresh egusi, palm oil, vegetables, and all your Nigerian cooking essentials at Ogbongeh — your trusted African food shop online in the UK with convenient delivery.

👉 Shop now: 

❓ FAQ 

What is egusi soup made of?
Egusi soup is made from ground melon seeds, palm oil, vegetables, and protein like meat or fish.