Ofe Nsala

Ofe Nsala Recipe

Name: Ofe Nsala

Origin: West Africa

Ingredients:

• Catfish (fresh or dried)
• Yam (for thickening)
• Utazi leaves (or scent leaves)
• Uziza seeds
• Ehuru (calabash nutmeg)
• Crayfish
• Fresh pepper
• Onions
• Seasoning cubes
• Salt
• Water

Steps:

1. Peel and boil yam until soft, then pound or blend into a smooth paste
2. Season the catfish with salt, onions, and seasoning cubes, then cook gently with water
3. Add ground crayfish, uziza seeds, and ehuru to the pot
4. Stir in the yam paste gradually to thicken the soup
5. Add fresh pepper and shredded utazi leaves
6. Allow to simmer for a few minutes until well blended and aromatic