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Egusi, also spelled egushi [1] (Yoruba: Ẹ̀gúṣí), [2] are the protein-rich seeds of certain cucurbitaceous plants (squash, melon, gourd), which, after being dried and ground, are used as a major ingredient in West African cuisine. [3] [4] Egusi is a Yoruba word, [5] and the popular method of cooking it is deeply rooted in Yoruba culinary ...
Melothria sphaerocarpa is a species of melon native from southern Mexico and the Dominican Republic through Central America to tropical South America. It has been introduced to western tropical Africa, [1] where has been known under the synonym Cucumeropsis mannii, and is grown for food and as a source of oil, more often for the seed oil than for the fruit.
Egusi sauce or egusi soup, prepared with egusi seeds as a primary ingredient. [1] Egusi seeds are the fat- and protein-rich seeds of certain cucurbitaceous (squash, melon, gourd) plants. Egusi sauce is common and prevalent across Central Africa as mbíka, and may be served atop rice, cooked vegetables, or grilled meat, such as goat, chicken ...
Citrullus Colocynthis Fruit in Behbahan Wild Citrullus Colocynthis. Citrullus colocynthis, with many common names including Abu Jahl's melon, (native name in Turkey) [2] colocynth, [3] bitter apple, [3] bitter cucumber, [3] egusi, [4] vine of Sodom, [3] or wild gourd, [3] is a poisonous desert viny plant native to the Mediterranean Basin and West Asia, especially the Levant, [5] [6] [7] Turkey ...
Egusi (C. lanatus) is a wild melon, similar in appearance to the watermelon. The flesh is inedible, but the seeds are a valuable food source in Africa. [13] Other species that have the same culinary role, and that are also called egusi include Melothria sphaerocarpa (syn. Cucumeropsis mannii) and Lagenaria siceraria. [14]
Ogiri also called Ogiri Ijebu is a flavoring made of fermented oil seeds, such as sesame seeds or egusi seeds. [1] The process and product are similar to iru or douchi. Its smell is similar to cheese, miso, or stinky tofu. Ogiri is best known in West Africa. It is popular among the Yoruba people.
Where to Plant African Milk Tree If you live in USDA Zones 9–11, you can plant African milk trees outside. Choose an area that receives partial sunlight and has sufficient space for the tree to ...
In 2022, a study was released that traced 6,000-year-old watermelon seeds found in the Libyan desert to the Egusi seeds of Nigeria, West Africa. [4] Watermelons were domesticated in north-east Africa and cultivated in Egypt by 2000 BC, although they were not the sweet modern variety.