Egusi Soup

I spent an afternoon making Egusi Soup from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting ogiri fermented seeds right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The rich and earthy from palm oil result was rewarding once I got it right. suya spiced meat skewers are eaten ac…

The best Egusi Soup I've ever had came from a street stall, not a restaurant. The rich and earthy from palm oil intensity was completely different — more direct and uncompromised. ogiri fermented seeds was used without hesitation, the way it should be. Nigerian cuisine varies between the Yoruba, Ig…

I took a cooking class specifically to learn how to make Egusi Soup correctly. The instructor explained why ogiri fermented seeds is used the way it is — something I'd never understood from just eating it. The deeply umami from fermented ingredients result when you make it yourself is different. su…

I made Egusi Soup for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The rich and earthy from palm oil profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced ogiri fermented seeds used that way before. Nigerian cuisine varies between …

I underestimated Egusi Soup. The complex and robust description didn't prepare me for the reality. locust beans dawadawa brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating. suya spiced meat skewers are eaten across …

I had never tried Egusi Soup before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The rich and earthy from palm oil taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. crayfish powder is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before. The a Nigerian …

I'm sceptical of any restaurant claiming to do Egusi Soup well, having been disappointed often enough. This one delivered. The rich and earthy from palm oil base was authentic and the use of ogiri fermented seeds showed real knowledge. Nigerian cuisine varies between the Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, and ot…

I spent three months trying every version of Egusi Soup I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled ogiri fermented seeds with genuine knowledge and the deeply umami from fermented ingredients result was noticeably superior. suya spiced meat skewers are…

Egusi Soup at this place was fine. The spicy and bold flavour was there but not distinguished. uziza leaves was present in the right quantities but without the care that makes the difference. You can taste when something is being made to a formula. Nigerian cuisine varies between the Yoruba, Igbo, …

Egusi Soup here was solidly made — complex and robust without anything to complain about. ogiri fermented seeds was present and handled reasonably. But something was missing from the depth that this dish should have. suya spiced meat skewers are eaten across West Africa but claim deep Nigerian root…