CHICKEN WITH EGUSI
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[edit] Description
This Chicken soup is thickened with flour ground from seeds of a Melon or gourd (species of cucurbitaceae) called egusi.
[edit] Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Red palm oil
- One Chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2-3 onions, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth or stock
- 2 tomatoes, or canned tomatoes, or tomato paste or tomato sauce
- 1 Cup egusi seeds (or substitute), roasted and ground
- several sprigs parsley, or similar
- water
- cayenne pepper or red pepper, black pepper, salt to taste
[edit] Directions
- Heat the oil in a skillet. Fry the Chicken and onions until the Chicken is well browned, but not done.
- 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.
- 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.
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