How To Make Ofada Sauce | Ayamase | Designer Stew

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.

Bleach palm oil off-camera for frying proteins.

Chop green bell peppers, red bell peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, and onions.

Add chopped onions to the palm oil in the pot.

Add locust beans to the pot.

Add washed catfish to the pot.

Add powdered crayfish to the pot and stir.

Fry the mixture for 4 minutes.

Add the blended pepper mixture to the pot and mix thoroughly.

Cover the pot and cook for 12 minutes.

Add all-purpose seasoning powder and salt to the sauce and mix.

Add boiled eggs to the sauce.

Cover the pot and cook for another 7 minutes.

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