How to Make Egusi Soup, According to Sisi Yemmie
Egusi soup is one of those Nigerian classics that never really needs an introduction. Rich, hearty and packed with flavour, it is the kind of meal that goes perfectly with everything from pounded yam and eba to semo and even rice. Food and lifestyle creator Sisi Yemmie has shared several versions of the beloved soup over the years, including her classic recipe, which uses a simple frying method for the egusi. How to Make It Start by heating some palm oil in a pot. Sisi Yemmie’s method uses enough oil to fry the egusi, but not enough to deep-fry it. Add chopped onions and pepper, then stir briefly. If you’re using iru, this is where it goes in too. Next, add the blended egusi and stir continuously. Egusi can burn quite quickly, so keep stirring as it cooks. Add the ground crayfish and, if you’re using it, blended dry pepper. Allow the mixture to fry for about five minutes. Add your meat stock and some water, then add your cooked meat or chicken. Cover the pot and allow everything to cook together, stirring occasionally. Sisi Yemmie recommends adding the protein at this stage so it has time to soak up […]
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