---
title: Egusi Soup
servings: 6
prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 45 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/egusi-soup
---

Gather @egusi seed{250%g}, @beef chuck{400%g} and @ground crayfish{2%tbsp}.

Season the beef with the diced @onion{1}, one @bouillon cube{2} and a pinch of @salt{}, cover with water and simmer 25 minutes until tender. Keep the stock. ~{25%minutes}

Mix the ground egusi with the blended onion and @scotch bonnet{1} and a splash of water into a thick paste.

Heat the @palm oil{100%ml} in a large pot and fry spoonfuls of the egusi paste over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until it clumps into golden curds. ~{10%minutes}

Add the beef with its stock, the @smoked fish{150%g}, crayfish and remaining bouillon, and simmer 10 minutes, loosening with water to a thick, spoonable consistency. ~{10%minutes}

Fold in the @spinach{300%g} and cook just 3 minutes so it keeps its color. ~{3%minutes}

Check the seasoning and serve hot with pounded yam, eba or rice.