Ofe Achara Explained

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Achara soup with egusi Archives . 2022-06-25 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
2. Web site: Ofe Achara with Akpuruakpu Egusi (Mgbam) . 2022-06-25 . All Nigerian Recipes . en-US.
3. Web site: 2022-04-04 . How To Make Nigerian Ofe Achara with Akpuruakpu Egusi Soup . 2022-06-25 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
4. Web site: Ofe Achara Soup :: Nigerian Soup Recipes :: Galleria Health and Lifestyle, Nigeria . 2022-06-25 . www.nigeriagalleria.com.
5. Web site: for #OunjeAladun . Omolabake . 2021-09-22 . Ofe Achara with Akpuruakpu Egusi . 2022-06-25 . Ounje Aladun . en-GB.
6. Web site: Udevi . Obiamaka Angela . 2019-11-11 . South Eastern Delicacies: Ofe Achara, the Traditional Soup of Abia State • Connect Nigeria . 2022-06-25 . Connect Nigeria . en-GB.