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Ofada Rice and Ayamase (Green Pepper Sauce)
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Ofada Rice and Ayamase (Green Pepper Sauce)

Princess Teemah
Princess Teemah @Teemah__kitchen
Kaduna state

Ofada rice and Ayamase (also called Designer Stew) is a delicious and spicy Nigerian dish that’s popular for its distinct flavors. Ofada rice is a local unpolished variety of rice, while Ayamase is a rich, green pepper sauce made with blended green bell peppers, hot peppers, and assorted meats. Here’s how you can prepare both:

Ofada rice and Ayamase (also called Designer Stew) is a delicious and spicy Nigerian dish that’s popular for its distinct flavors. Ofada rice is a local unpolished variety of rice, while Ayamase is a rich, green pepper sauce made with blended green bell peppers, hot peppers, and assorted meats. Here’s how you can prepare both:

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Ofada Rice and Ayamase (Green Pepper Sauce)

Princess Teemah
Princess Teemah @Teemah__kitchen
Kaduna state

Ofada rice and Ayamase (also called Designer Stew) is a delicious and spicy Nigerian dish that’s popular for its distinct flavors. Ofada rice is a local unpolished variety of rice, while Ayamase is a rich, green pepper sauce made with blended green bell peppers, hot peppers, and assorted meats. Here’s how you can prepare both:

Ofada rice and Ayamase (also called Designer Stew) is a delicious and spicy Nigerian dish that’s popular for its distinct flavors. Ofada rice is a local unpolished variety of rice, while Ayamase is a rich, green pepper sauce made with blended green bell peppers, hot peppers, and assorted meats. Here’s how you can prepare both:

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Ingredients

  • For the Ofada Rice:
  • 2 cupsOfada rice (unpolished Nigerian rice)
  • Water (for cooking)
  • Salt (optional)
  • For the Ayamase (Green Pepper Sauce):
  • 4large green bell peppers
  • 4-5scotch bonnets (adjust to your spice tolerance)
  • 1 cuppalm oil
  • Assorted meats (beef, goat meat, tripe, or cow skin)
  • 1 tablespoonground crayfish (optional)
  • 2onions (1 blended, 1 chopped)
  • 1-2 tablespoonslocust beans (iru or dawadawa)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Seasoning cubes (Maggi or Knorr)
  • Boiled eggs (optional)
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  1. 1

    Cooking the Ofada Rice:
      Rinse the Rice:
    Ofada rice can contain a lot of dirt and husk because it’s unpolished, so rinse it thoroughly in cold water multiple times to remove debris.

  2. 2

    Pre-boil the Rice:
      Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the rinsed Ofada rice and cook for about 10 minutes, then drain the water to remove some of the starchy residue.

  3. 3

    Cook the Rice:
      Add fresh water to the pot, enough to cover the rice, and cook the rice on medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until soft. Ofada rice usually takes a little longer to cook than regular white rice. Drain any excess water and fluff the rice. Add salt to taste, if desired.

  4. 4

    Preparing the Ayamase (Green Pepper Sauce):

  5. 5

    Blend the Peppers:
      Roughly chop the green bell peppers, scotch bonnets, and one onion. Blend them together, but do not add water; the mixture should be coarse, not smooth. You can blend in batches if needed

  6. 6

    Gather all necessary ingredients: assorted meats or protein of your choice, pepper mix (a blend of red and green bell peppers, cayenne peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, and onions), palm oil, locust beans, crayfish, salt, seasoning powder, boiled eggs, and fried mackerel fish

  7. 7

    Wash the assorted meats thoroughly and put them in a clean pot. Season with salt, seasoning powder, pepper and onions. Add water, cover, and cook until tender.

  8. 8

    Once the meat is cooked, cut into small pieces.

    In a separate pot, add palm oil. Cover the pot and let it bleach on low heat for about 10 minutes.

  9. 9

    Turn off the heat and allow the bleached oil to cool down completely before opening the pot.

    Transfer the cooked meat into the bleached oil and fry lightly.  Remove and set aside

  10. 10

    Using the same oil, add diced onions and fry.

    Pour in the blended pepper mix (red and green bell peppers, cayenne peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, and onions) into the oil.

  11. 11

    Add salt, seasoning powder, locust beans, and crayfish powder. Stir to combine, cover the pot, and let the mixture fry on low heat until the oil begins to separate from the sauce.

  12. 12

    Once the sauce has fried, add a little broth or water to loosen it up slightly.

  13. 13

    Add the fried meats, boiled eggs, and fried fish into the sauce. Cover the pot and let everything steam together for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.

  14. 14

    Your Ofada sauce is ready! Serve hot with rice and enjoy

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Princess Teemah @Teemah__kitchen
on February 20, 2025 10:09
Kaduna state
Hello! I'm Teemah, a food enthusiast with a passion for exploring new flavors and cooking techniques. I love experimenting with different ingredients and recipes, especially traditional Nigerian dishes with a modern twist. Cooking is not just about sustenance for me; it's an art form that brings people together. I'm excited to share my culinary adventures, learn from others, and discover new inspiration on Cookpad!
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