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Ofe Nsala

Cultural Context

Ofe Nsala, also known as White Soup, originates from the Igbo people of Nigeria. Traditionally prepared for special occasions, it symbolizes hospitality and celebration. The dish is cherished for its simplicity and flavorful fish broth, often served during festivities. Today, Ofe Nsala has gained popularity beyond its regional roots, enjoyed by many across Nigeria and in diaspora communities.

NigerianNGmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
750g goat meat
Handful of stock fish flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoon seasoning cube
2 dried cat fish
100g yam
Uyayak/prekese
Crayfish
Yellow pepper
Ogiri Okpie
Uda pepper/grains of Selim
Ehuru
Oziza seeds
Extra beef seasoning
Pinch of salt
Basil

catfish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: mackerel

Tilapia is lower in calories, while mackerel is more affordable.

yam

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potato

Sweet potatoes are nutritious and potatoes are often less expensive.

utazi leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides a similar texture and flavor.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: none

Homemade blends can be healthier and more flavorful.

1

Add goat meat, stock fish, beef seasoning and salt to a wide pot. Add water, cover to cook.

2

Cook for about 25 minutes until meat is almost fully done.

3

While meat is cooking, peel and cut yam into cubes.

4

Blend yellow pepper with Ogiri Okpie, Uda, Ehuru and Oziza seeds.

5

Check on the meat, add dried fish, yam and more water.

6

Add uyayak, cover to cook for about 10 minutes until yam is soft.

7

Remove the yam, pound or blend with water.

8

Remove the uyayak, add crayfish, blended pepper and spices.

9

Add the pounded yam.

10

Cover and allow to cook for about 8 minutes on low heat.

11

Open pot, stir, add the vegetable and cook for about 1 minute.

Cooking Techniques

boilingblendingsimmering

Equipment Needed

wide pot

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

gluten-freedairy-freenut-free

Also Known As

White SoupNsala Soup

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