WHOLESOME OFADA RECIPE, THE MR BIGGS STYLE

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Have you ever wondered why the Ofada rice you get from Mr. Biggs tastes not just delicious, but wholesome?

Have you ever imagined getting the same experience with your home cooked Ofada rice and stew?

Well, here you will be having it as we give you a tip into the wholesomely delicious Ofada and ayamase stew!



What is Ofada rice?

Popular in Nigeria is the rice varietal Ofada. As it is rice in its original state and free of genetic manipulation, it is also referred to as unpolished rice. It is known as brown rice and is considerably more healthful than white rice.

Although the quality of Ofada rice has greatly improved recently and is now available in small packets, they still have a reputation for being dirty and containing stones. In Nigerian homes and parties, Ofada Rice is frequently served alongside Ofada Stew/Ayamase.

Ingredients:

  • 2 Cups Ofada Rice

  • Water

Preparation:

  1. In a bowl, pour in the Ofada rice and rinse till clean water is produced.

  2. Add 4 cups of water and simmer for 12 minutes on low to medium heat. Never completely cover the pot!

  3. Remove the rice from the heat and thoroughly rinse the starch away with clean water.

  4. Cook until tender after adding 1 cup of water. To avoid sogginess or burning, you'll need to check on it periodically. Take it off the fire when it's soft, and if any liquid remains after the rice has entirely cooked, drain it in a strainer.



Ofada Stew

Ofada stew is one of those delicious native savory dishes that packs a major punch as it is flavored with smoked died shrimp, and fermented locust beans (iru).


Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 45 mins

Total time: 55 mins

Ingredients

  • 7 large bell peppers

  • 3 scotch bonnet peppers

  • 4 large red onions

  • 2 lbs braised goat meat (braised with 1 red onion, 1 scotch bonnet pepper, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp bouillon)

  • 80 grams cleaned smoked dried fish (about 0.17lbs)

  • 20 grams smoked dried shrimp about (0.04 lbs)

  • ½ cup palm oil

  • 2 tsps bouillon

  • salt to taste

  • 1 tbsp Iru (fermented locust beans) 

Instructions

  1. Cut the peppers, and 2 red onion into small chunks, and blend roughly

  2. Boil the blended peppers on medium high heat till it reduces to a paste

  3. While the peppers are reducing, slice 2 red onions and set aside

  4. In separate pot, saute the sliced red onions in palm oil on medium heat til the onions turn slightly brown. 

  5. Add in the cleaned smoked dried fish, the shrimp and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.

  6. Add in the reduced pepper paste, turn the heat down to low-medium, and continue cooking for 10 minutes. Add in the braised goat meat and the braising liquid and continue cooking for 15 minutes.

  7. After 15 minutes of cooking, add in the iru and bouillon, stir, and continue cooking until the stew separates from the oil (this could take about 10 minutes).

  8. Serve with the already boiled Ofada rice.



Never miss the savoury taste of your Mr Biggs Ofada rice anymore!!!


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