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Pap with Egusi Soup

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A delicious melon seed soup served with pap, perfect for a warm and comforting lunch.

⏱️ 15 min prep + 30 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile

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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

  1. In a medium pot, boil the melon seeds in boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain.
  2. In a pan, sauté the onions and red bell peppers in palm oil.
  3. Add the melon seeds and Guinea pepper, stir well.
  4. Cover with water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 20 minutes.
  5. Strain the soup to achieve a smooth consistency.
  6. Add salt and sugar, stir well.
  7. In another bowl, prepare the pap by mixing almond flour with warm water.
  8. 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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