Delicious Ghanian Egusi Soup with Spinach

 Agusi, as the Ghanians, call it, is a protein-packed tiny white seed from the melon plant. Rich in vitamine B1,B2,A and C. It also high level of linoleic and oleic acid. Egusi soup with Spinach looks more like a stew than soup. Spinach contains vitamines, minerals and iron, which is good for healthy hair, skin and bones. It prevents constipation.





                  INGREDIENTS
  • 1cup powdered egusi.
  • 3 cups spinach leaves( washed and chopped).
  • 1 pound smoked salmon chunks.
  • 11/2 pound smoked tuna chunks.
  • 3 large eggs.
  • 4 tablespoon shrimp powder.
  • 1 large sliced onion.
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste.
  • 1 tablespoon gallic paste.
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste.
  • 4 large diced tomatoes.
  • 1/2 cup palm oil.   
                      PROCEDURE
  1. Over medium heat, heat palm oil. Add your onions, ginger and gallics. Cook and stir until onions are nicely caramelized.
  2. Add tomatoe paste and stir. Allow cooking for about 2 minutes. Pour in your fresh tomatoes. Add a little water. Cover and allow cooking for about 10minutes.
  3. Mix your eggs with powdered egusi and pour into the saucepan. Turn down the heat, cover and cook for another 10-15 minutes. Gently stir after 10 minutes.
  4. Add your strim powder salmon and tuna to the stew. Carefully stir to prevent the egusi from breaking into tiny pieces.
  5. Then finally, add the spinach and stir. Adjust salt and pepper to your taste. Low heat for about 10-15 minutes. 
  6.  You can now serve warm with yam, plantains or rice. Enjoy!!!

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