Egusi Stew
Egusi Stew is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. In a large saucepan, over medium heat, sweat the onion, garlic, tomatoes, ginger, and Scotch bonnet pepper in the palm oil until vegetables are translucent, about 10 minutes.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionIn a large saucepan, over medium heat, sweat the onion, garlic, tomatoes, ginger, and Scotch bonnet pepper in the palm oil until vegetables are translucent, about 10 minutes.
Add the egusi seeds and toast in oil for 10 minutes.
Add crayfish powder, Maggi, iru, and chicken stock and simmer for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a separate pan, over high heat, season the goat meat with salt and sear in canola oil until browned on all sides, about 7 minutes.
Add the goat meat to the egusi mixture and simmer together for about an hour, or until the meat is tender.
Add the pumpkin leaves during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
The sauce should be thick and most of the liquid should have simmered off.
Season to taste with salt.
Swerve with fufu or pounded yam.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.