Ofe Nsala, also known as White Soup, is a traditional Nigerian soup that is usually made with chicken or goat meat and spices. It is a delicious and easy-to-prepare soup that is perfect for any occasion. This article will guide you on how to make Ofe Nsala (White Soup) step by step.
Ingredients:
- 1 kg of chicken or goat meat
- 1 teaspoon of ground crayfish
- 2 teaspoons of uziza seeds
- 2 teaspoons of utazi leaves
- 2 cubes of seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Water
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 onion
- 1 tablespoon of ground pepper soup spice
- 1 tablespoon of ground Ehu seeds
Instructions:
- Wash the chicken or goat meat thoroughly and cut it into small pieces. Put it in a pot and add water to cover the meat. Add salt to taste and cook until the meat is tender.
- While the meat is cooking, blend the uziza seeds, utazi leaves, garlic, and onion together in a blender or food processor.
- Once the meat is tender, add the blended mixture to the pot and stir. Add the crayfish, seasoning cubes, and pepper soup spice. Allow it to cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground Ehu seeds to the pot and stir well. Allow it to cook for another 5 minutes.
- Check the soup to see if it is thick enough. If it is too thick, add some more water. If it is too thin, allow it to cook for a few more minutes until it thickens.
- Once the soup has thickened to your desired consistency, add the pepper and stir well. Allow it to cook for another 2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let the soup sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve hot with pounded yam, eba, or fufu.
Tips:
- You can substitute chicken or goat meat with beef, fish, or any other protein of your choice.
- If you don’t have access to uziza seeds and utazi leaves, you can use a mixture of basil leaves and parsley.
- If you prefer a spicier soup, you can add more pepper or use scotch bonnet peppers instead of regular pepper.
- If you don’t have access to ground Ehu seeds, you can use ground coriander seeds as a substitute.
- To make the soup even richer, you can add some coconut milk or ground melon seeds (egusi) to the soup.
In conclusion, Ofe Nsala (White Soup) is a delicious and easy-to-prepare soup that is perfect for any occasion. With this guide, you can now make this traditional Nigerian soup in the comfort of your own home. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different ingredients to find the perfect flavor for you. Enjoy!
