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Ofada rice

πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ A dish from Nigeria

Ofada rice, a dish from Nigeria
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Ofada rice is a Yoruba Nigerian dish. It is the name of an indigenous rice from a small community called Ofada, located in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.

What gives it away

πŸ₯˜Main ingredientslocal unpolished rice, peppers, palm oil, locust beans, meat
πŸ”₯Cooking methodboiled rice served with spicy pepper sauce
πŸ‘…Flavour & styleearthy, nutty grain with fiery sauce
πŸ•’When it’s eatenhearty main meal, often festive

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Ofada rice come from?
Ofada rice is a dish that originated in Nigeria.
What is Ofada rice?
Ofada rice is a Yoruba Nigerian dish. It is the name of an indigenous rice from a small community called Ofada, located in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.