SPECIAL OFADA SAUCE RECIPE | MY FOOD BUSINESS IN NIGERIA

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor with healthier fats.

goat meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

locust beans

🥗Healthier: fermented soybeans

💰Cheaper: miso

Fermented soybeans provide umami without locust beans.

beef

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey is leaner while chicken is more economical.

Rinse Ofada rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes.

Boil water in a large pot and add the soaked rice.

Cook the rice for 25-30 minutes until tender, then drain.

Blend green bell peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, and onions until smooth.

Heat palm oil in a pot over medium heat until it becomes clear.

Add the blended pepper mixture to the oil and fry for 10-15 minutes until thickened.

Season with cubes, salt, and add locust beans, stirring well.

Add cooked beef, goat meat, and fish to the sauce, mixing thoroughly.

Simmer for 10 minutes to combine flavors.

Serve the sauce over the cooked Ofada rice.

Cooking Techniques

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