Egusi
Serves 4
20 mins prep
0 mins total
Egusi is a delicious and hearty stew made with seared chicken, a rich vegetable stew, and a ground pumpkin seed paste. It's seasoned with various spices and can be tailored in spiciness with the addition of jalapeño. This dish is typically simmered to allow all the flavors to meld together, resulting in a comforting and satisfying meal.
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1. Slice the chicken thighs into smaller pieces & marinade them with the seasonings mentioned above. Add into a pan, and sear chicken on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). 2. In the meantime, blend your red bell pepper & tomatoes together to form a liquid paste. 3. Then, to the same pot, add all of the stew ingredients, including the blended red bell pepper & tomatoes, minus the spinach / kale. 4. Cook all together for 15 minutes, until everything is starting to soften. 5. In the meantime, blend the raw pumpkin seeds with the vegetable / chicken broth, and then add that paste into the pot as well. 6. Simmer all together for 30-40 minutes, on low. 7. Add some chopped kale / spinach at the very end.
