Egusi

Citrullus mucosospermus, Melothria sphaerocarpa

nuts & seeds

White seeds, hulled then ground, which thicken Nigeria's egusi soup, with leafy greens and palm oil.

Origin

West Africa

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The powder is mixed with a little water into a paste, spooned into the hot soup; it cooks there for about fifteen minutes into soft curds, before the greens go in.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Magnesium · Insoluble fibers · Protein

Did you know?

Its bitter pulp is not eaten: this watermelon is grown for its seeds alone.