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Ofe Achara

Igbo soup From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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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

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

Overview

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

Ofe Achara is best served with fufu.[6]

See also

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