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Ofada Stew
A red pepper designer stew with distinctive Nigerian character. Pepper-forward and traditionally served with Ofada or white rice.
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Egusi Soup
A thick melon seed soup with a nutty character. Hearty, warming, and traditionally enjoyed with swallow.
What is Egusi Soup?
Egusi is a thick Nigerian soup made from ground melon seeds, cooked with leafy vegetables and meat or fish. It has a nutty flavour and is eaten with a swallow such as pounded yam, eba or fufu.
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Cooked in small batches, then sealed and frozen the same day. Full pans come in catering-size containers and half pans as single portions. Both are labelled with the dish and the date we cooked it.
It arrives frozen. Keep it in the freezer until the day you want it, then move it to the fridge the night before. Sealed, it holds for up to a month.
Thaw overnight in the fridge, then cover with foil and give it 20–25 minutes in the oven at 350°F. In a hurry, microwave in portions with a splash of water and stir halfway.
Some dishes are made with crayfish, shrimp and palm oil. Tell us in your order notes if anyone eating has an allergy.
Quick answers about Egusi Soup
- What is Egusi Soup?
- Egusi is a thick Nigerian soup made from ground melon seeds, cooked with leafy vegetables and meat or fish. It has a nutty flavour and is eaten with a swallow such as pounded yam, eba or fufu.
- What does Egusi Soup go with?
- Egusi Soup pairs well with: Best with swallow.
- How much is Egusi Soup?
- Egusi Soup is $270 for a Full pan and $140 for a Half pan. A Full pan suits a household or a gathering; a Half pan suits one or two people.
- Can I order Egusi Soup without a subscription?
- Yes. You can place a one-time order for Egusi Soup whenever you like, no subscription needed. If you want it regularly, ask about a weekly meal plan.
- How do I store and reheat Egusi Soup?
- It arrives frozen. Keep it in the freezer until the day you want it, then move it to the fridge the night before. Sealed, it holds for up to a month. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then cover with foil and give it 20–25 minutes in the oven at 350°F. In a hurry, microwave in portions with a splash of water and stir halfway.
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