HOW TO MAKE UGBA (UKPAKA) SAUCE - Nigerian Food Recipes

ugba (oil bean)

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: cooked black-eyed peas

Avocado provides creaminess while black-eyed peas are more affordable.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative.

Rinse ugba with water and place it in a food processor or grinder.

Add smoked fish, onion, fresh pepper, and a little water to the processor.

Blend until you get a chunky paste, not too smooth.

Heat a pot on the stove and pour in palm oil, heating it for about 3 minutes.

Add the blended ugba mixture to the pot and mix well.

Add salt to taste and crushed seasoning cubes (optional), then stir.

Add crayfish and mix well again.

Cover the pot and leave to cook for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Slice up bitter leaf for garnish and additional flavor.

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