How to prepare Ofe-Owerri

Ofe Owerri known has the "most expensive" Igbo soup originated from Owerri, Imo state(Eastern Nigeria). it is popular due to its flavorful richness and nutritional benefits. It primarily made of assorted meat and fresh vegetables.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Rest Time 5 mins

Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering

Cuisine: Nigerian recipes

Courses: Dinner, Lunch

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Estimated Cost: 20000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Indulge in the rich flavors of Nigeria with our Ofe Owerri soup recipe. Gather your ingredients and let's prepare this nutritious meal for your loved ones.

Ingredients

cocoyam (5 pieces)
Snail
Goat meat
75 g onion (1 big-size piece)
80 g yellow scotch bonnet pepper (6 pieces)
1 tsp salt
Seasoning cube (according to your taste)
5 stick Okazi leaves
5 stick Pumpkin leaves
Stock fish
3 tbsp Palm oil
Ogiri
Dried Fish (1 piece)
1 cup Crayfish
Ponmo (2 pieces)

Instructions

1
Start by prepping your ingredients
- Boil your cocoyam till soft mash and set aside for thickener
- Blend pepper and cray fish
- Cut ponmo into bit-sizes
- Slice your okazi and pumpkin leaves
2
Cook your goat meat with salt, onion and seasoning stir together and cover to cook
3
Add stock fish, ponmo, dried fish and snails to the cooking meal.
4
Then add the mashed cocoyam and 3 tablespoon of palm oil cover to cook
5
After few minutes, add blended pepper and crayfish
6
Add ogiri then stir together
7
Add okazi leaves, stir then add seasoning and salt to taste
8
Add pumpkin leaves, then allow to cook for 2 more minutes
9
Food don done

Note

Cook this recipe at medium heat.
Use fresh ingredients for better taste
After cooking, wait for at least 5 minutes for better taste
Eat with any swallow of your choice

Keywords: ofe owerri, nigerian soup, igbo culture,