Albasa Egusi Soup Mix 12.7oz Seasoned — Ready-to-Cook West African Egusi, No Preservatives

Albasa Egusi Soup Mix is a ready-to-cook 12.7oz blend of ground egusi, spices, crayfish, and vegetables that makes authentic West African egusi soup quickly with just water and oil.

Craving a rich, home-style egusi without sourcing many separate ingredients? Albasa packages a balanced, seasoned mix that brings traditional flavors to your stovetop in minutes. The mix contains ground melon seeds (egusi), dried crayfish, seasoning, and dehydrated vegetables so you can prepare a hearty soup whether you want it meat-free or loaded with proteins.

How do I prepare Albasa Egusi Soup Mix for a quick family meal?

Preparing the mix is straightforward: brown your chosen meat, then add water and palm oil before stirring in the egusi mix to thicken. The instructions produce a rich, textured soup suitable for serving with fufu, pounded yam, rice, or plantain.

• Add meat, a bouillon cube, salt, and a little water; simmer until the liquid reduces.
• Add remaining water and palm oil, bring to a boil, then whisk in the egusi mix quickly.
• Simmer 5–10 minutes, add smoked fish or additional proteins, and heat through.

Can I customize the taste or make this vegetarian?

Yes — the seasoned version is ready as-is, but you can tweak salt, bouillon, or spice levels to suit your palate. To keep it vegetarian or lighter, omit meat and use vegetable broth or additional vegetables instead of smoked fish.

• Use vegetable broth and sautéed mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
• Adjust bouillon and salt to taste, or use the unseasoned Albasa version for full control.
• Add leafy greens like spinach or ugu near the end for extra nutrients and color.

What are the ingredients and are there any additives or preservatives?

Albasa Egusi Soup Mix contains ground egusi (melon seeds), crayfish, spices, seasoning, and dehydrated vegetables formulated to recreate traditional flavors. The product is made without fillers, preservatives, or artificial additives, so you get a pantry-friendly, more natural mix.

• Main components: ground egusi, dried crayfish, seasoning blend, and vegetables.
• No preservatives, fillers, or artificial additives listed on the label.
• Feeds a family of about five when prepared per package directions.

How should I serve and store the prepared soup and unopened mix?

Serve egusi hot with traditional staples such as fufu, pounded yam, or rice to soak up the rich broth. Store the unopened packet in a cool, dry place; refrigerate leftover soup in an airtight container and consume within 3–4 days for best quality.

• Serve with fufu, pounded yam, boiled plantain, or steamed rice.
• Keep unopened mix in a pantry away from heat and humidity.
• Refrigerate leftovers; reheat gently, adding a splash of water or oil if needed.

Who is this for? Albasa Egusi Soup Mix is designed for home cooks who want a fast, authentic egusi experience without sourcing numerous separate ingredients. It fits busy families that need a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal option, cooks new to West African cuisine seeking an easy introduction, and experienced makers who want a reliable, preservative-free base to customize with meats, fish, or vegetables.

Quick recipe tip: For deeper flavor, brown the egusi briefly in a dry pan before adding to the pot, or finish with a splash of palm oil to brighten the aroma right before serving.

• Features:
  • Complete ready-to-cook mix
  • Just add water and oil
  • Enjoy with your choice of meat
  • No preservatives, fillers or additives
  • Feeds a family of 5

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS: EGUSI, ONION POWDER, SHRIMP POWDER, CHICKEN BOUILLON (SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CORN STARCH, CHICKEN POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, SILICONE DIOXIDE, CHICKEN FAT, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, MALTODEXTRIN, PARSLEY, CITRIC ACID, TURMERIC, PAPRIKA), TOMATO POWDER, DRIED SPINACH, PEPPERS, CAYENNE PEPPER