The Food of Kings

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Egusi, a soup made primarily from the white melon seed (cucumeropsis manii) prepared with oil, meat of different varieties and some vegetables to spice it up, is a 'powerful' meal very common in the West African region, has been favoured by many West Africans and has even crossed the borders of its origin to other lands. It was said that this particular meal was the favorite of a certain king of the tribe of Igbo, Nigeria, West Africa.

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How to Summon its Super Power

1 cup blended onions (about 3- 5 and fresh chilies, to taste)
4 cups egusi (melon seeds, ground or milled)
1⁄2 – 1 cup palm oil
2 teaspoons fresh Une (Iru, locust beans)
Salt (to taste)
Ground crayfish (to taste)
7– 8 cups stock
Cooked Meat & fish (quantity and variety to personal preference)
2 cups cut pumpkin leaves
1 cup waterleaf (cut)
3 tablespoons bitter leaf (washed)
EGUSI PASTE:
Prepare the egusi paste:
Blend egusi seeds and onion mixture. Set aside.
MAKE THE SOUP:
In a large pot, heat the palm oil on medium for a minute and then add the Une.
Slowly add the stock and set on low heat to simmer.
Scoop teaspoon size balls of the egusi paste mixture into the stock. Be sure to keep ball shape.
Leave to simmer for 20 – 30 minutes so the balls cook through.
Add the meat and fish and other bits which you’d like to use.
Add cut-up pumpkin leaves.
Add the waterleaf.
Stir and put a lid on the pot and allow cook for 7–10 minutes, till the leaves wilt.
Add the bitter leaf. Leave the lid off while the cooking finishes for another 5-10 minutes.

Stir, check seasoning and adjust accordingly.

Now you can sit back and enjoy your delicious Nigerian Egusi Soup!
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Nutritional Perks

Egusi, in addition to its nutritious, non saturated oil which has vitamin A, vitamin B1 and B2. It is one of the oils that has 35% protein! This tiny treasure can reduce diabetes and can improve skin quality, it is an antioxidant. It also improves appetite(making you wanting more!😁)

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