Ofada Rice Recipe

Ofada rice is a traditional Nigerian rice dish made with a local rice variety and served with a spicy stew made with a blend of peppers and assorted meats. Here's a detailed recipe for ofada rice with all the necessary information including calorie intake, healthy alternatives, kitchen equipment, and ingredients that can be purchased on Amazon.

Ofada Rice Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of ofada rice

• 3 cups of water

• Salt to taste

• Assorted meats (beef, tripe, cow skin, and/or chicken)

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 red bell peppers, chopped

• 2 habanero peppers, chopped

• 2 scotch bonnet peppers, chopped

• 1/2 cup of palm oil

• 1/2 cup of locust beans (iru)

• 1 tablespoon of crayfish

• 1 teaspoon of thyme

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Rinse the ofada rice thoroughly in cold water and drain.

2. In a pot, add the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender. Add salt to taste.

3. In another pot, cook the assorted meats with chopped onions, thyme, salt, and pepper until tender.

4. In a blender or food processor, blend the chopped red bell peppers, habanero peppers, and scotch bonnet peppers until smooth.

5. In a pan, heat the palm oil and add the locust beans. Stir for about 2-3 minutes.

6. Add the blended pepper mixture to the pan and stir. Let it cook for about 10-15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

7. Add the cooked meats and crayfish to the pan with the pepper sauce. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5-10 minutes.

8. Serve the ofada rice hot with the spicy meat sauce.

Calories:

• 1 serving of ofada rice (1/2 cup) contains about 180 calories

• 1 serving of the spicy meat sauce (1/2 cup) contains about 320 calories

Healthy Ingredient Alternatives:

• Use brown rice instead of ofada rice for a healthier option.

• Use lean cuts of meats like skinless chicken breast or turkey instead of beef or cow skin for a lower fat option.

• Add a variety of vegetables like chopped carrots and green beans to the spicy meat sauce for added fiber and nutrients.

Kitchen Equipment:

• Pot: Click to Buy

• Blender: Click to Buy

• Pan: Click to Buy

Ingredients:

• Ofada rice: Click to Buy

• Palm oil: Click to Buy

• Locust beans (Iru): Click to Buy

• Crayfish: Click to Buy

• Habanero peppers: Click to Buy

• Scotch bonnet peppers: Click to Buy