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Egusi Soup with Pounded Yam

Rich melon-seed soup served with smooth pounded yam.

⏱ 75 minPrep 30 minCook 45 min👨‍🍳 6 servings★ 4.9Medium
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Egusi Soup with Pounded Yam

WHAT YOU NEED

Ingredients

Ingredients adjusted for 6 servings

  • 2 cups ground egusi
  • Assorted meat or mushrooms
  • Spinach or bitter leaf
  • Palm oil
  • Pepper blend
  • Stock
  • Seasoning
  • Pounded yam flour

Equipment

  • Chopping board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cooking spoon
  • Suitable pan or pot

STEP BY STEP

Method

  1. 1

    Cook meat or mushrooms in seasoned stock.

  2. 2

    Cook pepper blend in palm oil.

  3. 3

    Add egusi and allow curds to form.

  4. 4

    Add stock and protein, then simmer.

  5. 5

    Stir in greens.

  6. 6

    Prepare pounded yam and serve.

Nutrition note

Nutrition varies with portions and ingredient brands.

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WHAT I LEARNED

Kitchen knowledge

Ground melon seeds thicken soup and add richness.

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SAFETY FIRST

Kitchen safety

Hot soup and vigorous pounding require adult supervision.

KEEP COOKING

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