Obe Ata and Ata Din Din are so much more in West African Cuisine than dishes in their own right. You might know Obe Ata as West African tomato soup, African red pepper stew, buka stew, red stew, or even another name. Along with Ata Din Din, also known as Red Pepper sauce, they’re flavor powerhouses on their own, and they also serve as the foundation for a variety of other soups, stews, sauces and dishes, forming one of the backbones of our culinary traditions. They’re common points of connection, and, in some ways, they stand as our own versions of a mother sauce. What is a Mother Sauce? The ..read more

Here at Egunsi Foods, we make 7 different types of soup based on traditional Nigerian and West African recipes. Our flavors are authentic, and classic, but not everybody is necessarily familiar with those flavors or ingredients. We often get asked, “Well, which is your favorite?” Considering I grew up with these soups, it’s so hard to pick! Plus, everybody’s a little bit different. So, I wanted to put together this guide to help you pick which one would be right for you. You can figure out which one you might want to try first, or which seems to have the sort of flavors you're most in the mood ..read more

African food has been growing more popular in the United States, and we are excited to share how diverse and nuanced African cuisine is, especially to all the soup lovers out there! Various African countries and regions within a country specialize in different food, often using common main ingredients with varying flavors, created with local spices and agriculture. Varieties of dishes prepared in different parts of the globe can be traced back to Africa, including Acarajé from Bahia Brazil, Hoppin’ John from the United States, Mofongo from Puerto Rico, Pozole from Mexico...and the list goes on ..read more

This seed -- nutty, protein-rich, and not always well known -- is so important in West African cuisine that we named our company after it! Also known as melon seeds, it’s versatile and can be a snack, used as a flavoring agent, or pressed for its oil. What Are Egusi Seeds? Egusi seeds come from the Egusi gourd, which looks very similar to a watermelon. Unlike a watermelon, however, the fruit from the Egusi gourd is bitter and not edible, so these gourds are grown primarily for their seeds. These seeds are similar in size to small pumpkin seeds and a bit creamier in flavor.  They make up a ..read more

There is a song among the Yoruba people that is often sung around the holiday season that goes: Keresimesi, odun de odun olowo, Keresimesi odun de odun olomo - translated, Christmas is here, the holiday of the rich, Christmas is here, the holiday of those wanting kids. This song is sung in the spirit of capturing the joy, prosperity, and hope that the season brings. As the holiday season approaches, most people head to their ancestral homes to celebrate with their families. Along with this comes festive activities around getting ready for Keresimesi, such as getting new clothing custom made or ..read more

Is anything really more comforting than sipping on a warm bowl of soup? A steaming cup is perfect on those cold winter nights, and it can even be refreshing on warmer summer days. Nothing makes you feel more at home, warm from the inside out, than your favorite soup. Our go-to, in Nigerian cuisine, when that craving for comfort food hits, is Obe Ata. What is Obe Ata Soup? Obe Ata is a West African tomato and pepper soup that’s absolutely unmatched in its versatility. It’s a dish that has been embraced by both home cooks as well as professional chefs in West African cooking, and it’s unbelieva ..read more

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches might be an American mainstay, but we’ve got a new and exciting way to eat peanuts -- groundnut soup! A popular African dish consumed in Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Senegal, it has a rich history of preparation methods, just like its rich and creamy taste! What is Groundnut Soup? Groundnut soup, sometimes called Maafe, is a peanut butter stew that’s a staple in West African cooking. The dish starts with a base of ground peanuts, which have been crushed into a smooth paste. Then, with the additions of tomatoes, habanero peppers, and a few other bold spi ..read more

É Kù ìjókò! (“Welcome” in the Yoruba language!) My name is ‘Yemisi Awosan, and I am the founder and owner of Egunsi Foods. I was born in Nigeria, raised in New England, and currently reside in New York. I’ve now lived in the U.S. longer than I have in Nigeria, and love all that New York City has to offer! My mission has always been to bring people together around food to experience African flavors, which has been the driving force behind starting my own company! This has been a rigorous yet incredibly rewarding journey, and I couldn't be more grateful for this opportunity as an emerging e ..read more

We all have dreams of being those star home chefs, who can whip up the most amazing meals at just a moment’s notice. Mealtimes are some of the best times, why wouldn’t we want them to be enjoyable? But we’re also all familiar with the fact that sometimes life just gets in the way -- sometimes we have to work a little bit late, sometimes we have an extra errand to run, sometimes we realize we never made it to the grocery store. That’s where our soups can easily step up to the plate. Our soups from Egunsi Foods are wonderful as standalone meals, or as a way to add a little extra flavorful boost ..read more

Re: Egunsifoods Food Safety and the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak  Dear Egunsifoods Community,  I'm reaching out to our community to address the evolving global COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crises. At Egunsifoods, the health and safety of our customers and employees is our top priority. We want to provide you with an update on the actions we are taking in response to the outbreak as we continue to do everything in our power to ensure there are no disruptions in service. During this time, we are making sure that our GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) are continually to be strictly follo ..read more