Ofe Achara
| Type | Soup |
|---|---|
| Region or state | Igbo land |
| Serving temperature | Warm |
| Main ingredients | Achara (Cenchrus purpureus) |
| Ingredients generally used | Crayfish |
Ofé achara ⓘ is an Igbo soup made mainly from Achara (Elephant grass) and mgbam (egusi balls). Ofé in the language refers to soup.[1]
Origin
The soup is from Abia state which is in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria.[2][3]
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.[4]
It is prepared by finely chopping Achara grass and boiling it until soft. This is followed by adding meat or fish broth, egusi moulds, and other spices to create a unique and flavorful soup. The soup has numerous health benefits.[5]
Other foods
Ofé Achara is best served with Akpu (fufu), utara (garri) and utara ji (pounded yam).[6]
References
- ↑ "Ofe Achara with Akpuruakpu Egusi (Mgbam)". All Nigerian Recipes. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
- ↑ "How To Make Nigerian Ofe Achara with Akpuruakpu Egusi Soup". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 2022-04-04. Archived from the original on 2022-06-04. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
- ↑ "Ofe Achara Soup :: Nigerian Soup Recipes :: Galleria Health and Lifestyle, Nigeria". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
- ↑ for #OunjeAladun, Omolabake (2021-09-22). "Ofe Achara with Akpuruakpu Egusi". Ounje Aladun. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
- ↑ oyibougbo (2024-06-14). "How To Cook Ofe Achara". Ou Travel & Tour. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
- ↑ 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.
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