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Ofe Owerri (Owerri soup)

Ofe owerri is a rich soup from the city of Owerri, in south-east Nigeria, combining meat, fish and snails in a palm oil sauce. Very fragrant and spicy, it is a celebration dish served with fufu or rice.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Base

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cook the meat in water with half an onion and salt for 35 minutes.
  2. Clean the fish, cut it into pieces and cook it separately for 10 minutes in salted water.
  3. Rinse the snails in lemon water, then boil them for 10 minutes.
  4. Blend the chilies and the remaining onion into a smooth paste, then fry it in the palm oil for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the tomato paste, the meat and its broth, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Stir in the fish, snails, seasoning, ginger and chopped spinach, and cook for 10 minutes.
  7. Serve hot with cassava dough or fufu.

Variations and tips

Snail-free version. Replace the snails with peeled shrimp, which are easier to find.

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