Egusi paste is prepared by grinding the seeds of egusi to fine, smooth, powder texture, which is then mixed with water to yields the famous egusi paste (a thick, creamy produce with a curd-like texture), the main ingredient for egusi soup. You will find below a detailed recipe for egusi paste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup egusi seeds (melon seeds)
- 1/4 cup watermelon seeds (optional)
- 2-3 tablespoons palm oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2-3 red bell peppers, chopped
- 2-3 Scotch bonnet peppers (adjust to taste)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- Salt to taste
The famous thich, curd like proteinous and oil rich egusi soup is prepared from this paste.