Egusi Pudding

Sud-Ouest · 85 min · Medium · Serves 2

A steamed Cameroonian delicacy: ground melon seeds blended with stock and spices, wrapped in plantain leaves and steamed into a firm pudding.

Ingredients

• 450g Egusi (melon seeds)
• 500g Beef
• 3 pcs Smoked fish
• 80g Crayfish
• 2 pcs Hot pepper (chili)
• 5g White pepper
• 2 pcs Eggs
• 2 cubes Seasoning cube (Maggi)
• 10g Salt

Instructions

1. Blend the dry ground egusi with warm meat stock into a very thick, smooth paste.
2. Mix in the sliced beef, smoked fish, crayfish, hot pepper, white pepper, crumbled seasoning cube and salt.
3. Crack in the egg and mix vigorously until fully incorporated.
4. Spoon the mixture onto double-layered softened plantain leaves, fold tightly and tie securely.
5. Steam on a rack above water on medium-low for 45–50 minutes, checking the water level.