A Nigerian Classic, Made Effortless

There’s a reason Egusi Soup shows up at nearly every Nigerian gathering — it’s rich, nutty, deeply savory, and endlessly comforting. At Ola-Hola Food Farms, we’ve made it even easier to get that authentic taste right, every single time, with our Egusi Combo (Standard), pre-portioned and ready for your pot.

What You’ll Need

• 1 pack Ola-Hola Blended Egusi (Melon Seeds)
• 1 pack Ola-Hola Red Palm Oil
• 1 pack Ola-Hola Assorted Meats or Fish Protein
• Ola-Hola Crayfish Powder, to taste
• Fresh pepper, onions, stock cubes, salt to taste
• A handful of leafy greens (try our dehydrated Efo Riro leaves)

How To Make It

1. Heat the red palm oil in a pot until it loosens, then add sliced onions and fry until fragrant.
2. Stir in your blended pepper mix and fry for 5–7 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
3. Add your cooked assorted meat or fish, along with a bit of stock, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Spoon in the Egusi in small lumps — don’t stir immediately. Let it fry undisturbed for 3–4 minutes to form that signature texture.
5. Break up the lumps gently, add crayfish powder, stock cubes, and salt, then let it simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Fold in your leafy greens, simmer for 3 more minutes, and serve hot with pounded yam or fufu.

Ola-Hola tip: our Egusi is farm-fresh and cleaned before packaging, so it fries up smoother and richer than store-bought alternatives.

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