`HOW TO MAKE OFADA SAUCE

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor profile with less saturated fat.

locust beans

🥗Healthier: fermented soybeans

💰Cheaper: dried mushrooms

Fermented soybeans provide umami flavor, while dried mushrooms are budget-friendly.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork can be less expensive.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: habanero peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeño peppers

Habaneros maintain heat, while jalapeños are milder and more accessible.

Blend 3 green bell peppers, 2 red bell peppers, and 3-5 scotch bonnet peppers until smooth.

Heat ½ cup bleached palm oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the blended pepper mixture to the pot and sauté for 10-15 minutes.

Stir in 2 knorr seasoning cubes, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons iru, and 1 tablespoon crayfish.

Add chopped onion, cooked beef, shaki, and gizzard, mixing well.

Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

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