Egusi soup

Egusi soup is a beloved Nigerian dish made with ground melon seeds (egusi).

Egusi seeds grow throughout central to western Africa and is used by different ethnic groups in these regions to prepare the soup, and the origins of the soup are deeply rooted in the Yoruba culinary. Egusi soup is a very popular soup in West Africa, with considerable local variations

Egusi soup it's rich, hearty, and packed with flavor. It’s often enjoyed with pounded yam, fufu, or rice.