Best Egusi Soup in Edmonton

About Our Egusi Soup with Poundo

Egusi Soup is a cornerstone of Nigerian cuisine, made from the ground seeds of the egusi melon (a type of West African melon closely related to watermelon). At The Tantalizers African House, we prepare this classic soup by slow-cooking the ground melon seeds with palm oil, fermented locust beans (iru), crayfish, and a generous mix of leafy greens such as spinach or bitter leaf.

The result is a thick, richly textured soup with a nutty, savoury depth that pairs perfectly with our freshly made poundo (pounded yam). The smooth, stretchy poundo acts as the ideal complement, soaking up the complex flavours of the egusi. This dish embodies the warmth and generosity of Nigerian home cooking — hearty, nourishing, and deeply satisfying.

What Makes Our Egusi Soup Special

• Ground melon seeds slow-cooked for rich, nutty flavour
• Prepared with palm oil, leafy greens, and traditional seasonings
• Served with freshly made smooth pounded yam (poundo)
• Generous portions with assorted proteins
• Authentic Nigerian recipe passed down through generations