This chicken soup is thickened with flour ground from seeds of a melon or gourd (species of cucurbitaceae) called egusi. Look for egusi (also called agusi, agushi, egushi) in African or International grocery stores. Pumpkin seeds can be substituted, as can pepitas, which are available in Latin American grocery stores. Sesame seeds might also be used with some success. Serve with Fufu, or Rice.

Chicken with Egusi Recipe

Prep Time25 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time55 minsYields4 Servings

Ingredients

 oil for frying (palm oil, peanut oil, or other cooking oil)
 2 lbs one chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
 2 onions, chopped
 2 cups chicken broth or chicken stock, or buillon cubes mixed with water
 2 tomatoes, or canned tomatoes, or tomato paste or tomato sauce
 1 cup egusi seeds (or substitute), pan roasted and ground
 1 bunch parsley, or similar, chopped
 water
 cayenne pepper or red pepper (to taste)
 black pepper (")
 salt (")

Instructions

1

Heat the oil in a skillet. Fry the chicken and onions until the chicken is well browned, but not done.

2

As chicken is browning, bring chicken broth or stock to a slow boil in a large pot. Stir in tomatoes. Add egusi and stir until smooth. Allow to cook several minutes.

3

Add chicken and onions to broth. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is done. Add parsley and seasonings to taste. Add water if needed, to make soup thinner as desired.

Ingredients

 oil for frying (palm oil, peanut oil, or other cooking oil)
 2 lbs one chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
 2 onions, chopped
 2 cups chicken broth or chicken stock, or buillon cubes mixed with water
 2 tomatoes, or canned tomatoes, or tomato paste or tomato sauce
 1 cup egusi seeds (or substitute), pan roasted and ground
 1 bunch parsley, or similar, chopped
 water
 cayenne pepper or red pepper (to taste)
 black pepper (")
 salt (")

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a skillet. Fry the chicken and onions until the chicken is well browned, but not done.

2

As chicken is browning, bring chicken broth or stock to a slow boil in a large pot. Stir in tomatoes. Add egusi and stir until smooth. Allow to cook several minutes.

3

Add chicken and onions to broth. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is done. Add parsley and seasonings to taste. Add water if needed, to make soup thinner as desired.

Chicken with Egusi
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