Boil the beef with seasoning/ salt until soft and tender.

In separate pot, wash and boil the dried fish, stock fish with seasoning, add the fresh pepper. Cover and allow to boil.

Add the beef with the dried fish and stock fish, add palm oil, cover and allow to boil until the palm oil blends in.

In a bowl, pour the grinded melon seeds, cut some onions and mix together to form a thick paste.

Use a spoon, cut the egusi mixture into small portion and add to the pot, do not stir after putting, cover and allow to dissolve. After 10-15mins, if the egusi has dissolved, add the crayfish and washed pumpkin leaves. Stir together. Taste for seasoning, add if necessary.