Egusi Soup and Pounded Yam Meal Box

Description

Experience the rich flavors of traditional West African cuisine with our Egusi Soup Meal Box! This all-in-one kit includes pre-measured ingredients like ground melon seeds and aromatic spices, making it easy to create a delicious, hearty soup in no time. Perfect for family dinners or a cozy night in, each box comes with easy-to-follow instructions. Dive into a culinary adventure and savor the authentic taste of Egusi Soup today!

What's In My Box

1. Egusi (Ground Melon Seeds): 1½ cups
2. Palm Oil: ½ cup
3. Pepper & Tomatoes: 2 Cameroon peppers + 2 tomatoes
4. Onion: 1 medium
5. Seasoning: 1 tbsp General Spice, 1 tbsp crayfish, 2 Maggi seasoning cubes, salt to taste
6. Vegetables: 2 cups chopped spinach, bitter leaf, or ugu
7. Locust beans

Additional Ingredients for Egusi Soup (Not included in Box)

1. Protein: 1 lb goat meat, beef, chicken, or assorted meats
2. Fish: 1 cup smoked fish or stockfish (optional)
3. Stock: 2-3 cups (from boiled meat)

Ingredients for Fufu

1. 2-cups cassava flour, pounded yam flour, or plantain fufu flour
2. 3-cups water

How to Prepare Egusi Soup

1️⃣ Boil the Meat: In a pot, season the meat with salt, seasoning cubes, and onions. Add water and cook until tender. Set aside.

2️⃣ Prepare the Egusi Paste: In a bowl, mix the ground egusi with a little water to form a thick paste.

3️⃣ Heat the Palm Oil: In a pot, heat palm oil on medium heat. Add chopped onions and fry for a minute.

4️⃣ Cook the Egusi: Add the egusi paste in small lumps and fry for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5️⃣ Add Pepper & Stock: Pour in the blended pepper and tomatoes, then add meat stock gradually while stirring.

6️⃣ Simmer & Add Meat: Let it cook for 10-15 minutes. Add the cooked meat, fish, and crayfish. Stir well.

7️⃣ Add Vegetables: Finally, add chopped vegetables and simmer for another 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve hot!

How to Prepare Fufu

1️⃣ Boil Water: In a pot, bring 3 cups of water to a gentle boil.

2️⃣ Add Flour Gradually: Reduce heat to low and slowly add the fufu flour while stirring continuously.

3️⃣ Mix & Cook: Stir until it thickens and forms a smooth, stretchy dough. Add a little water if needed and let it steam for 2-3 minutes.

4️⃣ Shape & Serve: Mold the fufu into balls and serve with steaming hot Egusi Soup!

Enjoy Your Delicious Egusi Soup & Fufu! 

Let us know how it turned out!