<p>If you&rsquo;ve been scrolling through TikTok lately, chances are you&rsquo;ve seen someone smacking fufu and dipping it into a golden bowl of egusi soup. This West African combo is having its spotlight and it&rsquo;s not just because of the ASMR-worthy slurps.</p>
<p>Fufu, a starchy, dough-like side made from cassava, yams, or plantains, is meant to be scooped with your fingers and dipped into flavorful soups like egusi. Egusi soup, made with ground melon seeds, leafy greens, and your choice of protein is creamy, nutty, and absolutely packed with flavor. There are people saying online that it is meant to be swallowed and not chewed. It actually turned into a heated debate in the comment section!</p>
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<section><a title="@chelgania" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chelgania?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@chelgania</a> i got it from @afrokitchen_manila PS: you can&rsquo;t finish the whole thing if magisa lang kayo better to eat one order with fam or friends <a title="livingalone" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/livingalone?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#livingalone</a> <a title="livingalonediaries" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/livingalonediaries?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#livingalonediaries</a> <a title="livingalonefood" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/livingalonefood?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#livingalonefood</a> <a title="FoodTok" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/FoodTok?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#FoodTok</a> <a title="mukbang" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/mukbang?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#mukbang</a> <a title="egusisoup" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/egusisoup?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#egusisoup</a> <a title="egusiandfufu" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/egusiandfufu?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#egusiandfufu</a> <a title="egusisoupchallange" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/egusisoupchallange?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#egusisoupchallange</a> <a title="fufu" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fufu?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#fufu</a> <a title="poundedyam" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/poundedyam?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#poundedyam</a> <a title="nigeria" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nigeria?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#nigeria</a> <a title="♬ original sound  - Rachel Gania on YT &amp; iG" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-Rachel-Gania-on-YT-iG-7507547397083056912?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">♬ original sound - Rachel Gania on YT &amp; iG</a></section>
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<section><a title="@slothgirl__" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@slothgirl__?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@slothgirl__</a> Egusi and fufu mukbang !!!! <a title="egusifufu" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/egusifufu?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#egusifufu</a> <a title="fufumukbang" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fufumukbang?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#fufumukbang</a> <a title="westafricanfood" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/westafricanfood?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#westafricanfood</a> <a title="♬ original sound - Gabby Eniclerico" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7411683163040893739?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">♬ original sound - Gabby Eniclerico</a></section>
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<section><a title="@milktpapi" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@milktpapi?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@milktpapi</a>
<p>Fufu and Egusi ❤️</p>
<a title="♬ Club Penguin Pizza Parlor - Cozy Penguin" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/Club-Penguin-Pizza-Parlor-7220175238067079942?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">♬ Club Penguin Pizza Parlor - Cozy Penguin</a></section>
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<p>TikTok creators around the globe are trying it for the first time and diving deep into the Nigerian food culture.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Would you try this yourself, fam?</p>