The market · Nuts and seeds · West Africa
Egusi
The oily seeds of West African melons related to the watermelon, ground and cooked into Nigerian egusi soup, where they clump like scrambled egg.
nutty · rich
Kinds
- Whole (peeled)
- Grind them yourself.
- Ground
- Ready to use; buy little, and keep it cold — the oil turns.
If you can't find it
West African grocers, whole or ground.
- The same weight, groundYou lose some richness; egusi curds more readily.
Goes with
Knowing it
- Where to buy
- African grocers.
- Worth knowing
- Mix it to a paste with a little water and fry it in palm oil for curds, or stir it straight into the soup for a smooth version.
