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Ofada Stew (Ayamase Stew)
Ofada stew, also known as ayamase stew or designer stew, is a delectable Nigerian stew made with palm oil, iru, green, and red bell peppers. Serve with cauliflower rice for a delicious African keto lunch or dinner!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
50
minutes
mins
Total Time
55
minutes
mins
Course:
Soups & Stews
Cuisine:
African
Servings:
6
Calories:
184
kcal
Author:
Tayo Oredola
Ingredients
3
green bell peppers
1
red bell pepper
2
habanero peppers
¼
cup
palm oil
½
onion
1
tablespoon
iru
fermented locust beans
1
tablespoon
ground crayfish
1
teaspoon
bouillon powder
1
teaspoon
salt
or to taste
12
oz
beef
Instructions
Chop the onions.
Coarsely blend the bell peppers and habanero peppers.
If the blended mix looks a bit watery, pour in a pot and let it boil till some of the water evaporates.
Boil your meat with bouillon powder, black pepper, and salt till it is tender.
Bleach the palm oil (as outlined in the next section).
Add the onions, and after about a minute, add the blended pepper mix and iru.
Cook for about 5 minutes.
Add the beef and spices.
Cook for another 10 minutes on medium-low heat or till the oil begins to rise to the surface.
Serve and enjoy!
To Bleach the Palm Oil
Pour the palm oil into a pot, turn the heat down to low, then COVER the pot with a lid.
If you have a stove fan, turn it on. Also, make sure the kitchen is well ventilated.
Set a timer and let it heat up for 5 minutes (still covered and on low heat).
Turn off the heat when done and cool for another 5 minutes before opening the cover.
Notes
This recipe contains 3 net carbs and serves 6.
You can reduce the habanero pepper if it's too spicy or add more if you prefer.
You don't have to bleach the palm oil, but doing so will really enhance the taste.
Use a mixture of green and red bell peppers or use just one type. Generally, red bell peppers are a bit sweeter.
Nutrition
Calories:
184
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
4
g
|
Protein:
11
g
|
Fat:
14
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
40
mg
|
Sodium:
515
mg
|
Potassium:
310
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
873
IU
|
Vitamin C:
78
mg
|
Calcium:
16
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg