Pounded yam and egusi soup

To prepare pounded yam and egusi soup, follow these steps:

1. Pounded Yam: - Peel and cut yam into chunks. - Boil the yam in a pot until soft. - Drain the yam and transfer to a mortar and pestle. - Pound the yam with a pestle until it forms a smooth dough-like consistency. 2. Egusi Soup: - Grind egusi seeds and set aside. - In a separate pot, heat oil and add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger. - Add the ground egusi seeds and allow to cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently. - Add meat or fish stock and cook until the egusi thickens. - Add vegetables of your choice such as spinach or bitter leaf. - Season with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. - Serve the egusi soup alongside the pounded yam.

Enjoy your delicious pounded yam and egusi soup!