Spinach / Egussi Sauce

A rich, deeply flavored West African sauce made from freshly ground egusi (melon seeds) cooked with fresh spinach, palm oil, smoked fish, seasoned meat and a blend of peppers and aromatic spices. Egusi sauce is one of the most iconic dishes in Nigerian and West African cooking — hearty enough to be a full meal when served over white rice or fufu, and complex enough to anchor any catering spread. MayaMoyo slow-cooks the egusi until golden and deeply fragrant. Half-pan serves 10 to 15 guests.