Ofe Achara

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

• Nigeria cuisine
• Arondizuogu
• Oboro (Nigeria)
• Igbo cuisine

References

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.