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Ofada Rice and Sauce

Name: Ofada Rice and Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 份
Cuisine: nigerian
Ingredients: 2 杯 ofada rice; 4 杯 water; 0.5 茶匙 salt; 3 个 bell pepper red, roughly chopped; 2 个 scotch bonnet pepper roughly chopped; 1 个 red onion roughly chopped; 2 个 tomato medium, roughly chopped (可选); 0.75 杯 palm oil; 2 汤匙 Fermented African Locust Beans (Iru) fermented (iru); 100 g smoked catfish shredded, bones removed; 250 g beef boiled and cut into small pieces; 150 g cow skin boiled and cut into small pieces (ponmo) (可选); 1 汤匙 crayfish powder; 2 个 bouillon cube crushed

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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总用时: 1小时 30分钟
份量: 4
难度: 中等

过敏原信息： 可能含有甲壳类和鱼类。如有过敏，请务必查看配料包装。

备料

配料

rice

2 杯ofada rice
4 杯water
0.5 茶匙salt

sauce

3 个bell pepper, red, roughly chopped
2 个scotch bonnet pepper, roughly chopped
1 个red onion, roughly chopped
2 个tomato, medium, roughly chopped(可选)
0.75 杯palm oil
2 汤匙Fermented 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)(可选)
1 汤匙crayfish powder
2 个bouillon cube, crushed

厨具

serving spoon · blender · large pot · cutting board · knife

做法

分步操作

1
Wash the ofada rice thoroughly several times until the water runs clear, then set aside.
约 5分钟
烹饪提示： 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.
约 5分钟
烹饪提示： 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.
约 15分钟
烹饪提示： 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.
约 5分钟
烹饪提示： 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.
约 2分钟
烹饪提示： 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.
约 1分钟
7
Add the shredded smoked catfish, boiled beef, and cow skin (if using) to the sauce.
约 1分钟
8
Season the sauce with crayfish powder, crushed bouillon cubes, and salt to taste.
约 1分钟
烹饪提示： 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.
约 25分钟
烹饪提示： 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.
约 30分钟
烹饪提示： 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.
烹饪提示： Traditionally served on a leaf wrapping, but a plate works just fine.

妥善保存

储存

Store leftover ofada rice and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

重新加热

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.