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Pap with Egusi Soup
Nationwide — Mother recipe · en it
A delicious melon seed soup served with pap, perfect for a warm and comforting lunch.
⏱️ 15 min prep + 30 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 200g of melon seeds (egusi)
- 200g of almond flour
- 2 onions
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon of Guinea pepper
- 1 tablespoon of palm oil
- Water for cooking
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
Method
- In a medium pot, boil the melon seeds in boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- In a pan, sauté the onions and red bell peppers in palm oil.
- Add the melon seeds and Guinea pepper, stir well.
- Cover with water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 20 minutes.
- Strain the soup to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Add salt and sugar, stir well.
- In another bowl, prepare the pap by mixing almond flour with warm water.
- Serve the pap with hot egusi soup.
The story
Egusi soup is a traditional Nigerian dish with a long history, using melon seeds to create a nutritious and flavorful broth.
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