Steamed Egusi Cake with Boiled Eggs & Beef
A lavish celebration egusi melon seed terrine studded with braised beef, smoked fish, crayfish, and whole hard-boiled eggs hidden in the center, steamed in banana leaves.
Ingredients (10)
0/10 readyThe most luxurious variation of Cameroon's egusi cake, crafted to honor VIP guests at grand weddings and chieftaincy dinners.
Preparation & Cooking Steps
6 stepsBoil beef in salted water until tender; reserve the savory broth.
In a large bowl, whisk ground egusi melon seeds with warm broth until a rich paste forms.
Stir in raw eggs, cooked beef chunks, flaked smoked fish, ground crayfish, and seasonings.
Place a portion of batter in softened banana leaves, set a whole peeled hard-boiled egg in the center, and wrap securely.
Steam on medium heat for 2.5 hours until set and firm.
Unwrap and slice to reveal the golden egg center, serving with bobolo.
Placing a whole hard-boiled egg in the middle creates an impressive, stunning cross-section when sliced at the table.