Egusi and Okra Fusion

Ingredients

• 2 cups Ground Egusi (Melon Seeds)
• 500 g Fresh Okra, sliced
• 1/2 cup Red Palm Oil
• 500 g Beef or Goat Meat, cubed
• 1 piece Smoked Fish or Stockfish
• 3 tbsp Ground Crayfish
• 2 pieces Scotch Bonnet Peppers, blended
• 1 bunch Fresh Spinach or Ugu leaves, chopped(optional)
• 1 large Onion, finely chopped
• 2 Seasoning Cubes

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil the meat and stockfish with chopped onions and one seasoning cube until tender, reserving the broth.

2. 2

   Mix the ground egusi with a small amount of warm water to create a thick, lumpy paste.

3. 3

   Heat the palm oil in a large pot for 2 minutes, then add the remaining onions and sauté until translucent.

4. 4

   Add the egusi paste to the oil in small lumps and fry on low heat for 5-8 minutes until the lumps firm up.

5. 5

   Pour in the meat broth and blended peppers, then stir gently to combine without breaking all the egusi lumps.

6. 6

   Add the cooked meat, smoked fish, and ground crayfish, then simmer for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in the sliced okra and cook for 3-5 minutes to maintain its bright green color and slimy texture.

8. 8

   Add the chopped spinach or ugu leaves, adjust salt to taste, and simmer for 2 final minutes before serving.