Africa has an abundance of herbs that are widely used in cooking. Here is some background to a few of them and their common uses. AFRICAN LEMON GRASS: This easily cultivated herb is known as koko oba in Yoruba, achara ehi in Ibo, ikonti in Efik and myoyaka in Ibibio. It is commonly used for […]
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Egusi Soup Recipe
Egusi seeds, a staple of West African cuisine, are a veritable superfood packed with nutritional benefits including being rich in protein, healthy fats and anti-inflammatory properties. Egusi (called Ogili in Ibo and Agusi in Hausa) are melon seeds. The fruit of this plant can be eaten raw like cucumber or cooked in soups like marrow. […]
Egusi Soup Recipe
At African Plate our mission is to bring you the most authentic, best quality, freshest taste sensations.Our egusi made from hand peeled melon seeds, sun dried naturally, is purposely kept whole to ensure it reaches you in the freshest state possible. To use simply grind what you need. It might sound like a little bit […]