RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE MILLET WITH EGUSI FROM CAMEROON

Millet with Egusi is a traditional Cameroonian dish that combines the mild flavor of millet with a delicious pumpkin seed sauce. Below we will teach you how to prepare this recipe full of African flavors.

Entering from Millet with Egusi

1 cup millet

1/2 cup egusi seeds (pumpkin seeds)

1 chopped onion

2 tomatoes, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 carrot, diced

1 red pepper, cut into strips

1 green pepper, cut into strips

Chicken or vegetable broth

Palm oil (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation of Millet with Egusi step by step

First, wash the millet in a colander under cold running water. Drain well and reserve.

Put the egusi seeds in a container and add enough water to cover them. Let soak for at least 30 minutes.

In a large pot, heat some palm oil (or vegetable oil) over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until golden.

Add the tomatoes, carrot, peppers and drained egusi seeds to the pot. Stir well and cook for a few minutes.

Add the washed millet to the pot and mix with the vegetables and egusi seeds. Pour in enough chicken or vegetable broth to cover all the ingredients.

Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer until the millet is tender and the sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. If you wish, you can add more palm oil at the end for additional flavor.

Serve the Millet with Egusi hot, accompanied by fresh vegetables or a salad.

Enjoy this exquisite combination of millet and egusi that will surely transport you to the flavors of Cameroon. Enjoy!