Ofada Rice and Sauce
Ofada rice is a traditional Nigerian dish featuring a unique, unpolished local rice served with a spicy, palm oil-based stew. This recipe delivers an authentic taste with smoked fish and assorted meats, making it a hearty and flavorful main course.
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- Totale tijd
- 1 uur 30 min
- Porties
- 4
- Moeilijkheid
- Gemiddeld
Allergeneninformatie: kan kreeftachtigen en vis bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.
Mise-en-place
Ingrediënten
rice
- 2 kopjeofada rice
- 4 kopjewater
- 0,5 tlsalt
sauce
- 3 stbell pepper, red, roughly chopped
- 2 stscotch bonnet pepper, roughly chopped
- 1 stred onion, roughly chopped
- 2 sttomato, medium, roughly chopped(optioneel)
- 0,75 kopjepalm oil
- 2 elFermented African Locust Beans (Iru), fermented (iru)
- 100 gsmoked catfish, shredded, bones removed
- 250 gbeef, boiled and cut into small pieces
- 150 gcow skin, boiled and cut into small pieces (ponmo)(optioneel)
- 1 elcrayfish powder
- 2 stbouillon cube, crushed
Keukengerei
serving spoon · blender · large pot · cutting board · knife
De bereidingswijze
Stap voor stap
- 1
Wash the ofada rice thoroughly several times until the water runs clear, then set aside.
Ongeveer 5 min
Tip van de kok: Washing helps remove excess starch and impurities from the unpolished rice.
- 2
Combine the bell peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, and roughly chopped red onion in a blender and blend into a coarse paste. If using, add the tomatoes.
Ongeveer 5 min
Tip van de kok: Do not blend too smoothly; a slightly chunky texture is desired for the sauce.
- 3
Pour the blended pepper mixture into a pot and boil over medium-high heat until most of the water has evaporated and the mixture has thickened considerably.
Ongeveer 15 min
Tip van de kok: This step concentrates the flavors and removes excess moisture.
- 4
In a separate large pot, heat the palm oil over medium heat until it starts to smoke slightly. This is crucial for the authentic flavor.
Ongeveer 5 min
Tip van de kok: Ensure good ventilation as the smoking palm oil can be pungent.
- 5
Carefully add the fermented locust beans to the hot palm oil and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Ongeveer 2 min
Tip van de kok: The locust beans add a distinct umami flavor to the sauce.
- 6
Pour the boiled pepper mixture into the palm oil and locust beans, stirring well to combine.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 7
Add the shredded smoked catfish, boiled beef, and cow skin (if using) to the sauce.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 8
Season the sauce with crayfish powder, crushed bouillon cubes, and salt to taste.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Adjust seasoning as needed, tasting periodically.
- 9
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the sauce simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oil separates and floats to the top.
Ongeveer 25 min
Tip van de kok: This separation of oil indicates the sauce is well-cooked and the flavors have melded.
- 10
While the sauce simmers, cook the washed ofada rice. Place the rice in a pot with water and a pinch of salt.
- 11
Bring the rice to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
Ongeveer 30 min
Tip van de kok: Ofada rice can be firmer than regular rice; ensure it's cooked to your preferred texture.
- 12
Serve the cooked ofada rice hot with generous spoonfuls of the spicy ofada sauce.
Tip van de kok: Traditionally served on a leaf wrapping, but a plate works just fine.
Goed bewaren
Store leftover ofada rice and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Reheat rice and sauce separately on the stovetop or in the microwave until thoroughly hot. Add a splash of water to the rice if it seems dry.