Ofe Nsala | White Soup Recipe
"This recipe is a traditional Nigerian dish called Ofe Nsa..."
🍲 Assorted White Soup (Ofen Salah)
This rich and delicious soup, also known as White Soup, is a delightful dish that requires no oil, making it a healthier option. Perfect for a cozy meal, it features a combination of meats and fish, thickened with yam or alternative ingredients.
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🌍 What Is Assorted White Soup?
Assorted White Soup, or Ofen Salah, is a traditional dish popular in various cultures. It is characterized by its creamy texture and rich flavors, achieved without the use of oil. This soup is often enjoyed with pounded yam, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.
🧾 Ingredients
**Base:**
- 500g goat meat, cleaned
- 200g cow tripe (chaki), cleaned
- 200g roundabout meat, cleaned
- 2-3 seasoning cubes (chicken and crayfish)
- Salt, to taste
- 1 small onion (optional)
- 200g stockfish head (precooked or raw)
- 200g clean snails (optional)
- 1-2 pieces of fresh catfish, cleaned (optional)
- 1-2 tablespoons crayfish, ground
- 1-2 tablespoons UDA seeds (whole)
- 1-2 tablespoons oil (or fermented locust beans)
- 1-2 tablespoons uziza seeds, blended
- 1-2 tablespoons pepper, blended
- 200g yam (for thickening and pounded yam)
**Optional:**
- Utazi leaves, for garnish
- Additional seasoning, to taste
👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. **Prepare the Meat:**
- In a pot, combine the goat meat, cow tripe, and roundabout meat.
- Season with seasoning cubes, salt, and optional onion.
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- Mix well, cover, and cook in its own liquid for about 25 minutes.
2. **Prepare the Yam:**
- Peel and cut the yam into smaller chunks.
- Reserve a few pieces for the soup and place the rest in a pot of water to cook until soft.
3. **Check the Meat:**
- After 25 minutes, check the meat; it should be about 60% cooked.
- Add the precooked stockfish head and clean snails (if using).
4. **Add Spices:**
- Add the roasted UDA seeds, blended uziza seeds, crayfish, and pepper to the pot.
- Incorporate the reserved yam pieces and the oil or fermented locust beans.
- Cover and cook for another 10 minutes until the yam is soft.
5. **Blend the Yam:**
- Remove the yam from the pot and blend or pound it until smooth.
6. **Finish the Soup:**
- Add the fresh catfish (if using) and generous amounts of crayfish to the pot.
- Stir in the blended yam to thicken the soup.
- Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes, checking for desired consistency.
7. **Garnish and Serve:**
- Once the soup is ready, gently mix and finish with chopped utazi leaves.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
🍽️ How to Serve
Serve the Assorted White Soup hot, accompanied by pounded yam or any swallow of your choice. Enjoy it in a bowl, garnished with utazi leaves for added flavor.
đź’ˇ Pro Tips
- If you can't find yam, you can substitute it with Irish potatoes or potato starch for thickening.
- Use a food processor for quick and easy pounded yam preparation.
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- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences, and feel free to add more crayfish for extra flavor.
🔥 Why You’ll Love This
This Assorted White Soup is not only rich in flavor but also versatile and easy to prepare. The combination of meats and fish creates a hearty dish that warms the soul, while the absence of oil makes it a healthier choice. Perfect for family gatherings or a comforting meal at home!