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Ofada Stew

Nigeria

Ofada stew is named for the small, unpolished ofada rice it's traditionally served with, prized for its distinct earthy aroma.

A spicy Nigerian pepper stew made with a blend of bell peppers and scotch bonnet, traditionally served over locally grown ofada rice with assorted meats.

Authentic Nigeria Ofada Stew recipe
Prep
20 mins
Cook
1 hr
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
310 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

6green bell peppers, blended
3scotch bonnet chillies, blended
300gassorted beef and tripe
150mlpalm oil, bleached
1onion, diced

Method

1

Simmer assorted meats until tender, reserving the stock.

2

Bleach palm oil by heating until it lightens slightly in colour.

3

Fry onion in the bleached oil, then add the blended pepper mixture and cook down until thick, about 30 minutes.

4

Add the cooked meats and a little stock, simmering a further 15-20 minutes to combine flavours.

Chef's Tip

Bleaching the palm oil first mellows its raw flavour and gives ofada stew its characteristic deep colour.

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