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Ofada Stew

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Ofada stew

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Ofada stew is a delicious Nigerian stew made with palm oil, peppers, onions, and assorted meats or seafood. It is typically served with Ofada rice, a local and unpolished rice variety that adds a unique flavor and texture to the dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: African, Nigerian
Calories: 1019
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups palm oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), chopped
  • 4 tomatoes chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground crayfish
  • 1 teaspoon ground Cameroon pepper or cayenne pepper
  • Assorted meats or seafood (such as beef, goat, tripe, cow skin, or shrimp)
  • Salt to taste
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Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the palm oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
  3. Add the bell peppers, tomatoes, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.
  4. Stir in the ground crayfish and Cameroon pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Add the assorted meats or seafood to the pot and mix well.
  6. Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30-45 minutes, or until the meats are tender.
  7. Season with salt to taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve the Ofada Stew hot with Ofada rice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1019kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 109gSaturated Fat: 53gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 40gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 541mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3822IUVitamin C: 134mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

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