Egwushi

Egusi/Egwusi: The West African Soup That Igbo People’s Version Became Nigeria’s National Cuisine

Across West and Central Africa, egusi forms the heart of many cherished traditional dishes. Egusi, also known as egwusi in many Igbo dialects (some call it egwushi), is a beloved soup made from ground melon seeds rich in protein and oil. It is known to older Igbo people as “ofe énìnì” or “ofe élìlì,” depending on the dialect. Across the…