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2 Overview  





3 Other foods  





4 See also  





5 References  














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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[edit]

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

Overview[edit]

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[edit]

Ofe Achara is best served with fufu.[6]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Achara soup with egusi Archives". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
  • ^ "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 Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-04-04. 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.
  • ^ 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.

  • Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ofe_Achara&oldid=1233958292"

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