HuldaEgusi Cabbage Stew is a West African dish, and it happens to be one of my all-time favorite stews. Despite cabbage not being a popular choice in my home, the magic happens when I cook it with egusi. The result? I receive all kinds of compliments from my family.
The last time I prepared this recipe, my children couldn’t help but express their delight. They simply told me, “Please mum, each time you decide to make cabbage, cook it this way. It’s so delicious!” Their enthusiasm and appreciation for this dish encouraged me to share the recipe with you today.
Egusi Cabbage Stew is a delightful blend of a classic egusi stew and the crisp freshness of cabbage. This combination not only tantalizes the taste buds but also brings a healthy twist to the table.
For those who aren’t fans of cabbage, fear not! You have the flexibility to swap it out with spinach or another green of your choice. However, I highly encourage you to give this unique egusi-cabbage pairing a try – the flavors might just win you over.
Egusi can be used to cook different kinds of meals. In this blog, you will find my different egusi recipes: Egusi pudding, Egusi stew with Okra.
How to cook Egusi Cabbage Stew?
To cook this meal, you’ll need to prepare two main ingredients in advance: cabbage and Egusi seeds. Begin by slicing the cabbage into small pieces and boiling them until tender. If your Egusi seeds aren’t already ground, take this time to grind them as well.
Once these ingredients are prepped, you’re ready to start cooking. Place a pot on the stove and follow the instructions outlined below.
Egusi Cabbage Stew
Ingredients
- 200 g Egusi
- 1 small head of cabbage (max. 1kg)
- 500 g beef meat
- 1 onions
- 2 fresh tomatoes
- 2 tbsp seasoning mix
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dry rosemary
- salt to taste
- 100 ml vegetables oil
- 1 hot pepper optional
Instructions
- Cut the white cabbage into small slices, wash them, and put them into a pot with hot water, boil them until tender. Sieve them and set them aside.
- Pour water over the grounded Egusi seeds. The water should be at the same level as the egusi. Stir the mixture into a paste and set aside.
- Pour the oil into the pot, then the chopped onion, the meat, and salt, and simmer for about a minute. Add green seasoning mix and the chopped tomato. Stir and simmer for about 2 minutes on medium heat.
- Add water at the same level as the meat. Cook until the meat is tender.
- Add the egusi and cook the mixture for about 20 minutes. Stir the mixture regularly to avoid burning. If there is not enough water in the pot add more water.
- Add the remaining green seasoning mix, dry rosemary, white and black pepper, the cooked cabbage, and hot pepper if needed, and stir. Let the mixture cook for another 10 minutes under low heat. Taste and add salt if necessary.
- The stew is ready and can be served with any side dish of your choice. Enjoy!
