Ofada Sauce Magic: Unlocking the Divine Flavors of Nigeria

Savor the Taste of Tradition: Homemade Ofada Sauce Delights

Ofada Sauce is a  traditional Nigerian sauce  that is connected with the country's cuisine. This sauce, named after the renowned Ofada Rice compliments a wide range of foods with its unique blend of rich flavour and vivid spices. Ofada Sauce, which originated in the southwestern part of Nigeria, notably in Ogun State, has become a valued staple in Nigerian households as well as a delicious culinary experience for food fans all over the world.

Traditionally, Ofada Sauce is enjoyed with Ofada rice, a parboiled rice variety also known as "red rice" due to its reddish-brown hue, which perfectly complements the sauce's complex flavors. However, this delicious sauce can also be paired with other rice types, yam, plantains, or even used as a condiment to elevate various dishes.

Whether you're a fan of bold flavours  or if you're simply looking to explore the vibrant cuisines of Nigeria, Ofada Sauce is a must-try. Its tantalising blend of spices, rich aroma, and fiery kick will undoubtedly leave your taste buds craving for more. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and discover the mouthwatering delight that is Ofada Sauce!

INGREDIENTS FOR THIS RECIPE 

• Bleach palm oil
• Assorted meats (beef, cow tripe, cow skin,)
• Dried fish
• Crayfish 
• Assorted peppers 
• (green scotch bonnet pepper  and green bell pepper )
• onions
• locust beans(local spices iru or uziza)
• Ofada rice
• Ofada  leaves 

PREPARATION STEP

Detail step by step process of make the OFADA SAUCE AND OFADA RICE using all ingredients listed above.

STEP  1

Get all the assorted meat and boil using seasoning (ginger🫚 , garlic 🧄 ,salt, onions , black pepper ).

Get all the assorted pepper and blend it all together.

Boil the eggs 🥚 

Wash the locust bean(2 heaped tablespoon)

Get a clean dried fish and crayfish

Get the bleached palm oil

Sliced onions

Meat stocked( 1 cup)

STEP 2

• Start by heating the bleached  palm oil  5- 10 min and fry the diced onions until golden brown
• Pour the assorted meat into the palm oil let it fry for 5 mins and then take it of the oil
• Pour the locust bean (iru) to fry for a minute 
• Add the blended pepper and let it cook
• Add the dried fish and crayfish
• Add the boiled eggs 
• Add seasoning and meat stock 
• Last step add the fried assorted meat 

Let the stew fry for about 15min at this time, the oil will float to the and it is done

OFADA RICE ; Step to cook ofada rice

• Pick the stones and dirt from the rice,do this carefully because ofada rice is known to be full of stones
• Pour the rice into a bowl and wash the ofada rice still the water is clean
• pour the washed rice to a boiling water and allow it cook on a low to medium heat for 12 minutes 
• Take the rice off the heat and rinse the starch out
• Add water and cook till. You will need to check often to prevent it from burning  but you can add a little drop of oil

ENJOY WITH THE OFADA SAUCE

 Ofada sauce and Ofada rice can be paired with plantain and a chill drink .

Do remember to leave a feedback when you try this Ofada sauce and Ofada rice receipe....Enjoy