Meat, smoked fish and pumpkin seeds soup

Directions

1. Wash the smoked fish thoroughly then flake and remove as many bones as you can, before setting aside.

2. Add the meat to a pot, season and add a little water.

3. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until tender.

4. Remove the meat with a slotted spoon and set aside (reserve he stock).

5. Pound the chillies, onion and tomatoes in a pestle and mortar or food processor.

6. Add the palm oil to the pot and use to fry the chilli paste for 2 minutes then add the meat and the meat stock and simmer for 20 minutes.

7. Season with the maggi cube, ground egusi, smoked fish and cook for 10 minutes more.

8. Add the greens and cook for about 10 minutes at a low simmer.

9. Stir and adjust the seasonings.

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