Ofe Nsala

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    6

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    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Orishirishi Cookbook

By Tola Akerele

Published 2020

  • About

Who would have thought that a Nigerian soup made without palm oil could taste so delicious?

Origin: Ofe nsala, or white soup, originates from South-East Nigeria, with a variation called afia efere eaten in the southern part of Nigeria. The name “white soup” is inspired by its absolute lack of palm oil as an ingredient.

Nevertheless, ofe nsala is cherished for its yumminess by both young and old. The added flavour of mashed yam in the soup gives it a creaminess that li