Egusi Pudding

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Egusi pudding is blended or ground melon seeds mixed with broth, spices, and beef wrapped in leaves and cooked.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: African, Cameroon

Servings: -5 servings

Calories: 269kcal

Author: Claudy

Pick up any dirt and debris from the egusi seeds. You do not need to fry it.
Transfer into a dry blender and blend till smooth. You can also blend with some of the broth for easy movement of the blender blade.
Note: If using ground egusi, skip this process.
In a large mixing bowl, add the blended or ground egusi, broth or water, crayfish, black pepper, white pepper (if used), beef, hot pepper, eggs, salt, and seasoning powder. Mix till you have a pasty and uniform consistency. Set aside.
In a pot, place a barrier like some plantain peelings or a small wire rack that can fit inside the pot so that the wraps don't have direct contact with the pot base. This is also to create steam. Add 2 cups of water to the pot.
In a warm banana or plantain leaf or lined aluminum foil with parchment paper, put the egusi paste and wrap it by folding it all through and wrapping the ends. Read the notes above!! Put it on top of the barrier in the pot, seam side down.
Cover and let it cook on high heat for 1 hour. Water isn't supposed to be above wraps.
Check the pot every 5 minutes to avoid burning and add water as needed. Add water in small quantities and batches till cooked through.
After fully cooked, remove from the heat and remove the pot lid so the steam goes out. Let it stay open for about 3-5 minutes.
Open wraps and transfer to a plate with a choice of side. Enjoy!