Agushi Stew

Name: Agushi Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Ghanaian
Ingredients: 1.5 cups ground agushi (melon seeds); 3 large tomatoes, blended; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 tbsp palm oil; 200g smoked fish, deboned; 3 cups spinach or kontomire, chopped; 2 scotch bonnet peppers; 1 tbsp ground crayfish; 2 bouillon cubes; Salt to taste

Agushi / Agushie (ah-GOO-shee)

Melon Seed Stew

⏱ Prep Time 45 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 458 kcal

A thick, nutty stew made from ground melon seeds cooked with tomatoes, palm oil, spinach, and smoked fish — rich in protein and deeply savoury.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 22.0g

Carbs 16.0g

Fat 34.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish

Equipment Needed

pot blender wooden spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep bowl

Garnishes: palm oil drizzle

Accompaniments: banku, fufu, boiled yam

Ingredients

1.5 cups ground agushi (melon seeds)
3 large tomatoes, blended
1 large onion, chopped
3 tbsp palm oil
200g smoked fish, deboned
3 cups spinach or kontomire, chopped
2 scotch bonnet peppers
1 tbsp ground crayfish
2 bouillon cubes
Salt to taste

Instructions

1
Heat palm oil, sauté onion until soft. Add blended tomatoes and cook 15 minutes.
2
Mix ground agushi with a little water to form a paste. Drop spoonfuls into the stew.
3
Add crayfish, bouillon, and scotch bonnet. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Add smoked fish and simmer 5 minutes.
5
Add chopped spinach, cook 5 minutes until wilted. Serve with banku, fufu, or rice.

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Did You Know?

The best agushi stew has visible clumps of melon seed that hold their shape — if it is too smooth, the cook ground the seeds too fine.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

pot
blender
wooden spoon

Garnishing

palm oil drizzle

Accompaniments

banku, fufu, boiled yam

The Story Behind Agushi Stew

Agushi stew is widespread across West Africa, but the Ghanaian version has a distinctive preparation method. Melon seeds have been cultivated in the region for centuries, providing a vital protein source that makes this stew nutritionally complete.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or dinner 📜 Origins: Traditional Ghanaian and West African cuisine

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