NINA Roasted Wrewre Melon Seeds
Net Weight: 8 oz / 227g

Description:

Roasted Wrewre Melon Seeds, known for their rich nutty flavor and firm texture, are a traditional African snack and cooking ingredient made from the seeds of the egusi melon. Carefully selected and roasted to perfection, these seeds are a nutritious source of plant-based protein, fiber, and healthy fats. NINA International’s packaging ensures freshness with no additives or preservatives.

Recipe: Wrewre Soup (Egusi Soup – Ghana Style)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup roasted wrewre (ground)

• 1/2 lb goat meat or chicken

• 1/2 smoked fish (optional)

• 1 small onion

• 2 tomatoes

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tbsp ground crayfish

• 1 tsp pepper (to taste)

• Salt and seasoning cubes

• 1/4 cup palm oil

• 1-2 cups water

Instructions:

1. Blend onion, tomatoes, and pepper.

2. In a pot, heat palm oil and fry the tomato blend and paste until well-cooked.

3. Add meat, smoked fish, seasoning, and crayfish. Simmer until meat is tender.

4. Stir in the ground wrewre and a bit of water. Cook while stirring until thickened.

5. Serve hot with eba, rice balls, or fufu.

Names in Other African Countries:

• Nigeria: Egusi

• Cameroon: Egusi or Njangsa (depending on variety)

• Ivory Coast: Pistache

• Benin/Togo: Goussi

• Sierra Leone: Agushi