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Egusi Dumplings Recipe

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Dec 11 2025

1h

Serves 4

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Make Egusi Dumplings in just 1h . Jonah Crab, Nigerian Red Stew, Pickled Pearl Onion

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Ingredients

Dumplings

Nigerian Red Stew

Pickled Pearl Onion

Jonah Crab

Preparation

Dumplings

1. Prepare the Dumpling Mixture

In a large bowl, combine egusi, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.

2. Add Wet Ingredients

Gradually add water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.

3. Shape the Dumplings

Using your hands, form small balls of the dough and set aside.

4. Cook the Dumplings

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully drop the dumplings into the boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes or until they float to the surface.

Nigerian Red Stew

5. Prepare the Sauce Base

Blend tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, and scotch bonnet pepper until smooth.

6. Cook the Sauce

In a pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Pour in the blended mixture and cook until the sauce thickens (about 15-20 minutes).

7. Season the Sauce

Add salt, seasoning cubes, and ground crayfish to the sauce. Stir well and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.

Pickled Pearl Onion

8. Prepare the Pickling Liquid

In a small saucepan, combine white vinegar, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer until the sugar dissolves.

9. Pickle the Onions

Place pearl onions in a jar and pour the pickling liquid over them. Let it sit for at least 1 hour before serving.

Jonah Crab

10. Season the Crab

In a bowl, mix the Jonah crab meat with lemon juice and salt to taste. Set aside for serving.

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