Egusi Stew

Egusi Stew (17 minutes)

1. Empty 1 sachet of Instant Stew Base Mix in a bowl and reconstitute with 500 mls hot water

2. Add Palm oil to saucepan and heat for 2 mins

3. Carefully pour the mixture into the saucepan

4. Add all of the spices and seasoning and stir. If you cook with tomato puree, add 2 TBSP. Otherwise, cooks for 5 mins over medium heat.

5. Add the ground pumpkin seeds and stir. If the stew I too thick, add 100 mls of water/stock. Cook for a further 2 mins.

6. Add the spinach and stir. If cooking with frozen spinach, cook for 7-10 mins. If preparing with fresh spinach, cook for 3 mins.

7. Add pre-cooked meats and stock fish and stir

8. Cook for a further 2 mins, stir and add salt to taste.