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Ofe Ujuju
Nigerian Soups

Ofe Ujuju

A Fooddey recipe for Ofe Ujuju, prepared with practical measurements and clear step by step instructions for home cooking.

⏱ 35 minutesCooking Time
🍽 4Servings
● MediumDifficulty

Ingredients

  • 500 g assorted meat
  • 200 g stockfish
  • 150 g smoked fish
  • 1/2 cup palm oil
  • 2 cups ujuju leaves, washed and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons ground crayfish
  • 3 red bell peppers, blended
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups meat stock

How to make it

  1. Cook the meat and stockfish until tender.
  2. Wash and slice the ujuju leaves.
  3. Prepare the pepper mixture and clean the smoked fish.
  4. Heat palm oil in a pot and sauté the onion briefly.
  5. Add the blended pepper and cook for 6 to 8 minutes.
  6. Add crayfish, seasoning, salt and meat stock.
  7. Add the cooked meat and stockfish.
  8. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  9. Add smoked fish and ujuju leaves.
  10. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring gently.
  11. Taste and adjust seasoning.