Frozen Ugu Leaves

Egusi is a wild member of the gourd family, with very dry skin and bitter flesh. It looks the same as watermelon seeds but taste quite differently. They are extremely nutritious- high in protein and oil. They are often use in West Africa as thickening agent in soups, and add depth to most meals

Also referred to as wild African Mango seed, ground ogbono is used in preparing ogbono soup also know as Apon to the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Ogbona soup is best enjoyed with Pounded yam, amala or fufu.