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Ofe Achara

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Ofe achara is an Igbo soup made mainly from Achara (Elephant grass) and mgbam (egusi balls). Ofe In the language refers to soup.[1][2]

Origin

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The soup is from Abia state which is in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria.[3][4]

Overview

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The beef or smoked fish is boiled with onion and seasoning cubes. Peeled Achara, egusi balls and achi to thicken the soup are added to a pot filled with palm oil. Okazi leaf is added alongside crayfish,salt, grounded pepper and water are added when the oil float on the soup.[5]

Other foods

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Ofe Achara is best served with fufu.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Achara soup with egusi Archives". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
  2. ^ "Ofe Achara with Akpuruakpu Egusi (Mgbam)". All Nigerian Recipes. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
  3. ^ "How To Make Nigerian Ofe Achara with Akpuruakpu Egusi Soup". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-04-04. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
  4. ^ "Ofe Achara Soup :: Nigerian Soup Recipes :: Galleria Health and Lifestyle, Nigeria". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
  5. ^ for #OunjeAladun, Omolabake (2021-09-22). "Ofe Achara with Akpuruakpu Egusi". Ounje Aladun. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
  6. ^ Udevi, Obiamaka Angela (2019-11-11). "South Eastern Delicacies: Ofe Achara, the Traditional Soup of Abia State • Connect Nigeria". Connect Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-06-25.