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Egusi Soup with Wheat /Semovita Swallow
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Egusi Soup with Wheat /Semovita Swallow

Nana Aliyu
Nana Aliyu @asmeedelights
Kano, Nigeria

I made this for a family lunch.

I made this for a family lunch.

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Egusi Soup with Wheat /Semovita Swallow

Nana Aliyu
Nana Aliyu @asmeedelights
Kano, Nigeria

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I made this for a family lunch.

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Ingredients

1 hour 30 minutes
6 servings
  • Beef
  • Cow skin (ponmo)
  • Palm oil
  • Chopped onion
  • Blended Scotch bonnet pepper
  • Ground egusi
  • 1egg
  • leavesChopped ugu
  • cubesSeasoning
  • Salt
  • Mixed spices
  • Water
  • For the Swallow
  • Wheat flour or semovita
  • Water
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Steps

1 hour 30 minutes
  1. 1

    Cook the beef, ponmo and stockfish with salt, seasoning, spices and water until tender.

  2. 2

    Heat the palm oil, fry the onion, then add the cooked meat, stock and blended pepper. Bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Mix the ground egusi with the egg. Spoon it into the soup and cook for a few minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir gently, add the chopped ugu leaves and cook for a few more minutes.

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  5. 5

    Boil water and gradually add the wheat flour or semovita. Stir until smooth and thick. Cover and cook for a few minutes, then wrap the swallow in small nylon bags.

  6. 6

    Serve the egusi soup with wheat swallow or semovita. Enjoy!

Tips

Cook on low heat for a richer taste.

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Nana Aliyu @asmeedelights
on July 13, 2026 17:09
Kano, Nigeria
I love cooking and trying new recipes. ❤️
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