Cookbook:Ofada Rice
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Ofada rice is an indigenous rice from the Ofada community in Obafemi, Owode Nigeria. The rice is very high in fiber and dirty, with a foul odour and brownish colour. It is mostly cooked alone and eaten with a special soup called Obe Ofada among the Yoruba people.
CookingEdit
A simple way to cook ofada rice is as follows:
- Pick the stones and dirt from the Ofada rice.
- Pour the rice into a bowl. Wash repeatedly with clean water until the water runs clear.
- Drain the rice completely, and transfer it to a pot.
- Add 4 cups of water to the rice. Cook, uncovered, for about 12 minutes over medium-low heat.
- Remove the rice from the heat, and rinse it with water until it runs clear.
- Add 1 cup of water to the rice, and cook until the rice is soft. You’ll need to check on it every now and then to prevent burning or sogginess.
- Remove the rice from the heat, and drain away any excess liquid.
- Enjoy with ofada stew or ayamase.