Greetings everyone 🤗, today I will be sharing an amazing meal of my city (my City My Taste) thanks @suboohi for making it possible.

Egusi soup is one of the most popular traditional dishes in Nigeria and a favorite meal in many homes including mine, It is prepared from grounded melon seeds (egusi), palm oil, vegetables such as ugu or bitter leaf, assorted meat, fish, crayfish and some local seasonings, The soup has a rich, delicious taste and is commonly served with pounded yam, eba, fufu, semovita, or even amala, It's unique flavor and satisfying texture make it a special meal for both everyday dining and festive occasions in my country Nigeria.

Apart from its delicious taste, Egusi soup is highly nutritious because it contains protein, healthy fats, vitamins and also essential minerals from its ingredients, It is often prepared during weddings, festivals, family gatherings and other celebrations we love, for me it brings people together to share a memorable meal, Egusi soup represents the richness of Nigerian culture, hospitality and tradition, making it one of the country's most treasured local dishes(Nigeria)

Prepare recipe(4)

Step 1👇

I made sure that I dried the melon (Egusi) on the sun so that it will be a little dryed to avoid it from delaying me when grounding it, after a while i then used our grounding machine to ground it into thick powder form so that everything would move smoothly when cooking it.

Step 2 👇

I started washing my vegetable (Ugu), after washing it very clean and removing all sands and dirt that is harmful in the body, then i used the kitchen knife to cut them in to smaller sizes, before starting the preparation of the soup I made sure that I prepared everything.

Step 3 👇

i then added the dry fish (stockfish) into the pot and added chopped onions, seasoning cubes, salt and a little water then allowed everything to boil until the fish became soft and the stock was rich and favourable.

Step 4👇

i then added the palm oil and allowed it to boil for some time, then i added chopped onions and stirred briefly before adding the blended pepper, i fried it for a few minutes until the raw smell disappeared completely.

Step 5👇

While it was cooking, I poured the grounded egusi(melon) into the pot and mixed it and i also added little drop of water so that it be more good.

Step 6👇
i then added seasoning cubes, salt, crayfish and other seasonings, then stirred everything well and allowed it to cook for several minutes before checking it again.

Step 7👇
Then I added the vegetables stirred it gently so the vegetables mixed evenly with the soup without overcooking.

Step 8👇
i allowed the soup to simmer for a few more minutes so all the ingredients blended perfectly and once the soup became thick, rich, and delicious, I then removed it from the heat and served it hot with my preferred swallow.

The result is a thick, aromatic and flavorful pot of Egusi soup with good fish and fresh vegetables, It is best enjoyed hot with your favorite swallow🥰, This recipe represents the taste of my city and is one of the homemade meals my family enjoys regularly and I would love you all to give it a try 🙏.

Every city has special dishes that reflect its culture, traditions and local ingredients, In my city(Nigeria, Igbo culture), these foods are well known and are commonly prepared during family meals, celebrations and community gatherings. Dear wonderful steemians here are four popular foods that represent the taste of my city:

1. Egusi Soup – A rich melon seed soup prepared with meat, fish, vegetables, and palm oil. It is usually served with pounded yam, eba, or fufu.

2. Afang Soup – A nutritious vegetable soup made with afang leaves, waterleaf, assorted meat, fish, crayfish, and palm oil. It is a favorite dish for special occasions.

3. Edikang Ikong Soup – A healthy soup made with pumpkin leaves (ugu), waterleaf, assorted meat, fish and palm oil. It is well known for its rich taste and nutritional value.

4. Achi Soup – A delicious traditional soup thickened with achi seeds and cooked with meat, fish, vegetables, and local spices. It is commonly enjoyed with pounded yam or fufu.

These traditional dishes are more than just food but represent our heritage, bring families together and proudly showcase the unique taste and culture of our city🤗.

Traditional foods is an important part of the identity and culture of my city(Nigeria Igbo culture) They represent our history, customs and the values that have been passed down from one generation to another, meals such as Egusi Soup, Afang Soup, Edikang Ikong and Achi Soup are more than everyday dishes because they are symbols of our heritage and the pride of our community(Nigeria).

These food is normally prepared during occasion time, because it's very important to my family and the whole community as a whole, it's nice taste and good fregrance always brings people around together 🤗.

The ingredients used in these dishes are mostly sourced from local farms and markets, which supports local farmers and traders while promoting the use of fresh, natural produce. Traditional foods also encourage unity because families often cook and eat together, creating lasting memories and strengthening relationships.

• According to my observations the special foods of my city(Nigeria) are not only delicious but also an important part of our culture, They connect us to our roots, preserve our traditions and always remind us of the values of unity, generosity and community(Nigeria)

Me cooking such a delicious meal is such an amazing one, i remember when things were hard for my family and the only option that we have and the little money left, we used it to prepare a delicious Egusi soup and we all enjoyed it and forgot our whole sorrows 😭, i would love to use this wonderful opportunity given to thank @suboohi for giving me the opportunity to participate and for all your motivation, thanks ma 🙏.

I would love to invite 👇

@josepha
@entity01
@wringo
@dove11

To participate in this wonderful engagement contest 🙏

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@suboohi

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