Egusi soup made simple. Just add your palm oil and water. Feel free to add vegetables and/or cooked meat or fish of choice! What is egusi? Egusi refers to both the fruit and seed of the native West African melon. Egusi seeds are a super food full of protein and healthy plant oils. If you are looking to improve your health, add egusi soup mix to your diet! When prepared, egusi has a texture similar to that of tofu or eggs; it is described as having a creamy and nutty flavor!