RECIPE OF THE WEEK (EGUSI/MELON SOUP)

The recipe of the week is Melon/Egusi soup as most people know it. It is eaten all around West African Countries. The Yoruba’s call it Efo Elegusi, the Igbo’s Ofe Egusi and Hausa’s Miyan Gushi. In your opinion, which west African tribe makes the best egusi/melon soup? #recipeoftheweek #iCuisine #itunucuisine. Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

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