Nigerian

Egusi Soup with Rice

Name: Egusi Soup with Rice
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nigerian
Ingredients: 100g egusi seeds; 2 cups water; 1 cup leafy vegetables (e.g., spinach); 1 onion, diced; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp groundnut paste; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1 cup long-grain rice

A Nigerian soup made from ground melon seeds, leafy vegetables, and served with rice.

50 minutes4 servings

Method

Soak egusi seeds in water for 30 minutes, then blend into a paste.
In a pot, sauté onions until soft, add tomatoes and bell pepper.
Stir in egusi paste, water, and vegetables, simmer for 15 minutes.
Cook rice separately in 1.5 cups water until tender.
Serve soup with rice.

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