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ama19:
You may want to try out each to be really sure of which is easier to cook, your feelings may not be telling you the truth o

AZControversial:

I've actually tried both before. But on first attempt with both..... and eventual satisfaction, the frying method came out way better and I got stuck with it ever since.

ama19:
Ok, nice! There are also other methods of preparing the same soup besides these two, I plan to share soon.

You may also find one of them preferable

AZControversial:

Aahh! Other methods ke? Ok. We're waiting.

ama19:
Hi Nairalanders!
Egusi soup is arguably the most popular soup in Nigeria and I have made it using 2 distinct methods : the tomatoes frying method and the soaking method. Please see below for details of how I prepared each type and let me know which method that you prefer

Method 1 : Tomatoes frying Method


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQo0fP-FwtA

INGREDIENTS
Egusi 3 cups (grinded to powder)
Beef
Stockfish
Smoked fish
Crayfish
Kpomo (cow skin)
blended Fresh tomatoes and pepper
Vegetable (ugu leaves)
Red oil
Seasoning cubes and salt
Water

Method 2 : Soaking Method


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtlGb3WDtMo

INGREDIENTS
Egusi 3 cups (grinded to powder)
Goat meat
Stockfish
Dried fish
Crayfish
Kpomo (cow skin)
Uziza leaves
Vegetable (ugu leaves)
Red oil
Seasoning Cubes and salt
Water

ama19:
Pictures for Method 2 (Soaking Method) below.

I have a total of 6 recipes to share with you, these are just the first 2, so stay tuned!