Niger Melon Seed Soup (Egusi Soup)

Servings: 5-10

Ingredients:

3 pounds goat meat, optionally, fish or beef

1 cup dried crayfish

2 cups melon seed, ground

1 teaspoon dried red pepper, ground or crushed

2 tablespoons salt

1 medium onion, chopped

3 tablespoons red palm oil

Bitterleaf, chopped, optionally, spinach or kale

7 cups water

Cooking Instructions:

Cut meat in small pieces and place in skillet. Combine with water, onion, salt and boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Add ground melon seed and remaining ingredients, stirring as added. Cook for 10 more minutes, and serve with Eba/Gari, (Mashed or Fried Grated Cassava), Inyan (Pounded Yam), or Pounded Cassava.

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