Nigerian Egusi Soup

Instructions

1. 1

   Season beef with salt, half the onions, and stock cube. Boil in water until tender, about 25 minutes. Reserve the stock.

2. 2

   Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add remaining onions and sauté until translucent.

3. 3

   Add garlic, ginger, and ground pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the ground egusi and stir continuously for 5 minutes to prevent burning.

5. 5

   Gradually add the reserved beef stock, stirring to prevent lumps. Add more water if needed.

6. 6

   Add cooked beef, dried fish, crayfish, locust beans, and remaining stock cube. Simmer for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the bitter leaf or collard greens first, cook for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Add spinach and cook for another 5 minutes until wilted.

9. 9

   Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

10. 10

    Simmer for 5 more minutes until the soup reaches desired consistency.

11. 11

    Serve hot with pounded yam, fufu, rice, or your preferred Nigerian staple.