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Gaziantep Firikli Tavuk Çorbası
Medium 45 min~212 kcal 6/10
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Ofe Nsala
A Nigerian white soup with catfish, yam thickener, pepper, uziza, and a light but aromatic broth.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 5~390 kcal🇳🇬 Nigerian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 45 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 1 h 10 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the fish
- 700 g Catfish
For the consistency
- 350 g Yam
For flavoring
- 1 Onion
- 1 Chili pepper
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Uziza leaves
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Ground crayfish
For cooking
- 5 cup(~1000 ml) Water
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Dice the yam and boil for 15 minutes, until tender.
15 min15:00 - 2
Mash the yam and set it aside.
- 3
Put the fish in a pot with water, onion, chili pepper, and salt.
- 4
Gently cook the fish for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 5
Add the mashed yam little by little and thicken the soup for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 6
Add the crayfish and uziza leaves, then cook for another 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 7
Serve hot.
💡 Tip: Mash the yam and add it gradually; the soup thickens within minutes, and too much will make it pasty.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with pounded yam, plain rice, or steamed plantain.
Nutrition (per serving)
~390
kcal calories
30
g protein
28
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 32%Carbs 30%Fat 38%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Ofe Nsala make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Ofe Nsala take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 70 minutes in total.Is Ofe Nsala difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Ofe Nsala have?
Approximately 390 kcal per serving. Protein: 30g, carbs: 28g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Ofe Nsala contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Ofe Nsala belong to?
This recipe belongs to Nigerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Ofe Nsala need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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