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Ofada Stew

Cultural Context

Originating from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Ofada Stew is a beloved dish traditionally served with Ofada rice. The stew is characterized by its vibrant green color and rich flavor, achieved by blending fresh peppers and spices. It symbolizes hospitality and is often prepared for special occasions and gatherings. Today, Ofada Stew has gained popularity beyond Nigeria, with variations emerging in different regions and among diaspora communities.

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60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb goat meat
1 lb beef
1 lb sharky (tripe)
2 medium onions
2 seasoning cubes (bouillon cubes)
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
2 cups water
1 cup orange bell peppers
1 cup red bell peppers
2 cups green bell peppers
1 cup yellow bell peppers
2 scotch bonnet peppers
1 tablespoon paprika peppers
as needed cheese cloth
1 cup bleached palm oil
2 tablespoons locust beans
2 tablespoons crayfish powder
4 boiled eggs

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than beef.

locust beans

🥗Healthier: fermented soybeans

💰Cheaper: miso paste

Fermented soybeans provide a similar umami flavor.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño peppers

💰Cheaper: serrano peppers

Jalapeños are milder and easier to find.

1

Pre-cook the goat meat, beef, and tripe separately and set aside.

2

Season the pre-cooked meat with blended onions, bouillon cubes, curry powder, salt, and fresh thyme, then add water and simmer for 20 minutes.

3

Chop a mix of orange, red, green, and yellow bell peppers, along with chili peppers and onions, roughly in a food processor.

4

Drain excess moisture from the chopped peppers using a cheese cloth.

5

Bleach palm oil on low heat for 20 minutes, covered with a non-vented lid, then let it sit for an additional 10 minutes before opening.

6

Fry chopped onions in the bleached palm oil for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

7

Add locust beans and fry for another 2 minutes.

8

Add crayfish powder and fry for 30 seconds.

9

Combine the drained chopped peppers with the mixture and add bouillon cubes and salt, stirring thoroughly.

10

Add boiled eggs to the mixture and cover, frying on low to medium heat for 30-35 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

blendingsimmeringstir-frying

Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

AyamaseDesigner Stew

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