on Google+ Ain’t no one got time to spend hours in the kitchen these days. I also talked to my mum about this and I asked about dawa dawa and she is of the same opinion that it won’t taste the same but can be used. Bring meat stock to boil, add crayfish and Cameroon pepper. Since Some times the oha from home may not all survive the trip. Pull out of the freezer and thaw overnight as simple as that. Add Uziza leaves and stir to combine and then leave to simmer on low heat for 5 minutes. As the soup thickens, add oha and the uziza leaves. It`s a lot like the bitter leaf Soup, but the most prominent ingredient of Oha Soup is the Ora leaves that give the soup its unique taste. Let’s get cooking, Filed Under: SOUPS & BROTHS, Uncategorized. LoL! While growing up I know we occasionally ate Egusi made with oha leaves but I didn’t know it had a designated name until I came to the US. Cook for another few minutes. Before you prepare oha soup. Add the Ora/Oha leaves and more water if the soup is too thick, and then leave to cook for 5 minutes. Mrs Ekwueme, from Imo State, said Uziza is her best soup and that two big pots of Uziza do not last up to three hours before they are exhausted because of the high patronage. As an Igbo girl who grew up in Lagos, I seem to have a taste for it. never stepped foot in Africa (yet). Wash the cocoyam thoroughly with water to remove dirt and sand, then place in a pot, pour enough water to cover the cocoyam and boil until very tender. Because of the above, the only time I can enjoy oha soup is when there is a new arrival straight from Nigeria. Stock fish. Very helpful! It’s amazing how putting Bitter leaf instead of Ora (oha) leaf can automatically change the taste of your soup; leaving one with wonder how an ingredient can make a great difference in the outcome of a food.Ora/Oha soup can also be prepared with cocoyam flour, so you don’t have to feel sad when you can’t buy cocoyam corms.On this page, the recipe detailed is the recipe on how to prepare Ora/Oha soup with Cocoyam corms. Between is oga Igbo? My aunt sorts out the best and uses it for oha soup on the day the oha leaves arrive, then the other not so fresh oha she sets aside to use for ofe onu mmuo. Cray fish and pepper. Hope you stick around longer to try more of the recipes on the blog. It was indeed heart breaking to see how precious lives were being cut short. Waoh. The leaves are darker in colour because I used frozen Oha and uziza leaves to cook this soup. Add the Uziza leaves. So to this recipe, I have pretty much everything except for the ogiri Igbo. Can it be substituted? Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Cocoyam can be substituted with cocoyam flour which can also be alternated with potato flour. Happy you enjoyed the Oha soup with your friends. Oha leaves. Thanks again. And what makes this meal even more special is that the tender Ora leaves used in preparing this soup are seasonal, unlike Bitterleaf that can be found all year round. By new arrival, I mean either when my parents or other relatives visit from home or when I travel home. Add ur cooking water and palmoil, wash in ur dried fish and allow it to cook for 10 mins, nw add ur achi little by little until u get the tickness u want. Oha soup (Ofe oha) can be enjoyed with any ” swallow or bolus meals ” such as eba, amala, pounded yam, fufu, semolina or wheat meal. Unfortunately there isn’t a substitute for ogiri Igbo in this recipe and here is why, it’s the Ogiri igbo that gives Soups like Oha and onugbu the authentic taste they are known for. Salt and seasoning cubes. May the Lord bless and keep you in Jesus’ name. https://www.youtube.com/mydiasporakitchen, Apple oatmeal with cinnamon (Apple Cinnamon) - My Diaspora Kitchen, Spaghetti Stir fry with whole wheat pasta, Suya meatballs with Hatfield Ground Sausage, Ose Oji; Nigerian spiced peanut butter dip, Akara balls : African Black Eyed Peas fritters, Coffee Ice cream (Dalgona Coffee Ice cream), Ayamase Stew (Designer Green Pepper Stew/Ofada), Coco yam (boiled and pounded or processed in the food processor then added to the soup.) Add the cocoyam paste in small lumps and then the palm oil. I think it was a public holiday. I love cooking and baking and I assume you do too. -Chichi, Ps: I would be honored if you subscribed to my YouTube channel then share with your family and friends so they can subscribe too. Cooking up a storm and feeding anyone in sight makes me happy. Wash the meat properly at least twice. Few uziza leaves is fine. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Sorry for the long comment I just wanted to appreciate you by letting other readers know your recipes work. This thickener could be traditionally, For this recipe, I would be using the ground ofo because that is what I have readily available to me ( it’s in my freezer enough to last me a long time brought to me by my sweet mama❤). Congrats by the way???? Ingredient: Handful Uziza Leaves. Uziza leave also have no alternative; the scent, flavour and taste it adds to Ora soup is so indescribable. Cover the pot and leave to cook on high heat till all the cocoyam lumps have dissolved. Afterwards, add Uziza leaf, cook a bit before adding Oha leaves. I was still in Med School. On getting to their apartment we heard then screaming they watching live on CNN as this unfortunate happening unfolded. Oha soup is one of the most popular delicacies which is native to the people of the south eastern part of Nigeria. You can use uziza leaves, uziza seeds, or both of them for an especially delicious and flavourful soup. Because I know how Eforiro should taste I know that ogiri igbo won’t taste right in it because the iru is what makes Eforiro. OR. This style of Oha soup is almost the same as the one I just described. on LinkedIn, California Rolls as its name implies originated in the what beautiful sunny state of California. Some people leave out the Ogiri because they say they don’t like its pungent odour so you could leave it out. Add the stock cubes and salt to taste then stir and leave the soup to simmer for 2-3 minutes. thk u. Hi Uche, Thank you for your feedback it made me smile. But if you want the exact taste of Oha you need it. Thanks. Today is a special day in the history of the United States, a day NEVER TO FORGET. Oha soup is all I've been craving lately and I really wanted to share my recipe with you. It has close to a hundred species and their tree has many commercial values. — It is still oha soup, your uziza should NEVER be at par with your oha. Serve with any swallow of your choice. Above is a video demonstration of the steps outlined above, you can learn to make oha soup by watching this video. One soup I think can be made with the dry oha leaves is Ofe Onu mmuo. Not too long, to retain its colour if you are using fresh. Slice the uziza leaves, set aside. Maybe our fore fathers didn’t think it necessary to do so. Don’t use a knife to cut because it will darken the colour of the vegetable. I can see why some people would want to use it. As the soup thickens, add oha and the uziza leaves. Wash ur oha n uziza, cook for 1min now add salt to taste n … I live in south carolina…. It makes African soup making a breeze. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Now, let’s get cooking and prepare the Nigerian oha soup. Wash and season the meat to be used and cook, when it’s done, add the fishes and cook for 5 more minutes. Glad he liked it. When it has cooked properly add Palm oil allow to cook up to 3 minutes. Nice to have you stop by. In the  a chef in Los…, Possibly you know already that famous aloe juice is all that and great for you, though there remain several facts…, These Chicken Tikka Kebabs weren’t originally intended to be served as a main meal. 5. Strain out the hot water,peel of the brown skin and pound the cocoyam in a mortar and pestle. give it a stir, add shredded smoked fish, lower the heat further and let it cook for a few minutes. You can add more water if you feel that the soup is too thick. Wash and cut your oha leaf using your hands. Ora soup which is also known as Oha soup is a delicious soup native to the South Eastern Nigeria. I can’t believe it’s been 16 years already when that horrible incident took place. The soup is full of many advantages: it is easy to cook, the taste is very pleasant, the soup is very satisfying. it would sure taste nice but the authentic taste Oha and Onugbu is known for won’t be there. Grind your Crayfish and pepper and set aside. Add Ogiri Igbo and the ground crayfish and pepper and cook for 5-10minutes. Uziza leaves. I honestly don’t think Dawa dawa will make the cut. Thanks so much for taking out time to drop a feedback. Put the lid back on the pot and cook the soup over medium-high heat for 5 minutes to … This is because oha leaves are very delicate. Then take a cooking spoon of hot liquid from the pot to dissolve the ground ofo. Awww. There isn’t any ingredient in it that will affect you or baby ❤️. on Facebook About your boredom with Yoruba dishes, that’s natural because that’s what you grew up with. Ofe Nsala or White Soup is an appetizing traditional Nigerian dish. Oha soup can be prepared using cocoyam, which we are going to discuss in this article ,others include oha soup with Egusi, oha soup with ogbono, oha soup with achi, oha soup with oho or ofo in some other tongues. Let me know when you get the chance to make it or if you need further guidance. it would coagulate with cold water and make your soup lumpy. Cocoa yam (thickener) Palm oil. Don’t get me wrong, Oha leaves can be found in African Stores but not ‘fresh’ oha leaves but sun dried or frozen ones. Oha soup is a common dish in the South East areas of Nigeria. It is also called Ofe Ede/Ofe Oha(Ora)  in Igbo Language because it is prepared with Ede (cocoyam) and a tender vegetable called Ora/Oha leaves which are seasonal because it can’t be found all year round which turns out to make Ora/Oha soup a special soup.Ora/Oha soup is similar to Bitter leaf soup because they are cooked in the same method with just a difference in the vegetable used. Oha Soup is a delightfully tasty dish from Eastern Nigeria. Let the soup simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes. My original plan was to make…. It is one of my favourites Nigerian soups,Oha and Uziza soup thickens with cocoyam,you can use Achi,or Ofor as a substitute as well. Required fields are marked *. What you’ll need. So let me know if hubby enjoyed it with or without ogiri igbo. How To Make Uziza Soup: cook the meat and fish with salt, seasoning cube, pepper and onion. In other words Oha must not go to waste. We had a Christmas dinner where we invited some of hubby’s colleagues. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Achi Soup with bitter leaf, achi soup with oha or achi soup with okazi are all various ways to prepare achi soup. Lola you just made my day. I think Yoruba meals are boring. The ground ofo ( mkpuru ofo powder ) must be dissolved in a hot liquid. Stay a while and share a meal or two with me in my virtual kitchen. 9/11/2001 day, when over 3000 people ( loved ones; children, parents, cousins, siblings, uncles, aunties, etc. Wash and boil the cocoyam corms till soft. I am happy the recipe worked out well for you. I can still remember that day like yesterday. Don’t forget to comment below. Remove the lid and stir in the pieces of oha leaves. Boil your Stock fish for 15-20 minutes if it’s the very tough type; soak the dry fish in hot water for about an hour, debone the smoked fish and others; break them apart into sizeable chunks, wash all and set aside. Below are the simple method and directions for preparing the OHA soup Easily. The ingredients all depends on you, you mustn’t use all. What is your favorite thickener when making this soup? You are very welcome. Oha leaf. And in my opinion oha Soup can’t be authentic without fresh leaves. Video For Making Oha Soup In Nigeria. But back to your question. Thanks to you. Hope you get to try more recipes from the blog ? Here I make easy delicious family friendly recipes that would please even the pickiest of eaters. Remove the peels and use mortar and pestle to pound the corms to a smooth paste without lumps. I plan on making this for my husband. I totally get you since I crave Yoruba dishes a lot. You would be surprised to find ogiri in an African store near you. P.S Yoruba Meals are boring mostly because they are limited and a tad unimaginative. Ps: Oha Leaves are very soft and tender; bring down your soup … They said it tasted so authentic and couldn’t believe I had never made Oha soup in my life before. Share this post: If it is okay, put in your WASHED uziza and oha leaves, stir and leave to boil for a minute. The use of onions in this soup can be a matter of choice. You can cook this soup only in its season cause Ora Leaves are not to be found all year round. I like the smoked fish most and I don’t miss it out, and then the dry fish, I like the one called asa, I don’t like shaki and I don’t really like using goat meat to cook Ora/Oha soup, but many people do, so it all depends on you, and you can also cook with more or lesser quantity too, that’s why it’s based on your choice. We are Yoruba, a couple of his colleagues were Igbo so I decided to make Oha soup as an alternative to the eforiro I already planned. Add the cocoyam paste in small lumps and red oil then cover the pot and cook on high heat until all the cocoyam lumps have dissolved. I am always so happy to read from you. I have found videos to be more helpful especially when it comes to making Nigerian soups. It…. Ofe owerri simply means Owerri soup (soup indigenous to the people of Owerri). You will learn about every ingredient used and of course the step by step instruction. Thanks for this, but if I may ask why is onions not used at all? ( Don't cook meats for too long remember they are already precooked). Turn off the heat and leave to stand and cool off for about 5 minutes before you serve with any Nigerian fufu (Garri/Eba, Semovita/Semolina fufu, Cassava/Fufu/Akpu, Pounded yam, Amala). It’s free! Thanks so much Oluchi, for taking out time to write your feedback it means a lot. How to make Oha Soup (Ofe Ora). As always I precook my meats to save cooking time. Don’t really know the reason for that. It is very easy to prepare and also not time consuming once you can make it. 2. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Pour the dissolved mixture into the soup and stir. Thank you. 2.Clean your meat of choice and place in a pot. This looks delicious. How to Cook Oha Soup: The Ingredients . Please read my Full Affiliates Disclosure here. Pour the dissolved mixture into the soup and stir. Cut your uziza leaf Then take a cooking spoon of hot liquid from the pot to dissolve the ground ofo. Simply tear the leaves apart gently with your fingers. Add the sliced uziza leaves or ground uziza seeds (optional), boil for about 1 minute and finally add the shredded Oha leaves adjust for salt, then simmer for 3 minutes, put off the heat, serve hot and enjoy. Add the Ora/Oha leaves and more water if the soup is too thick, and then leave to cook for 5 minutes. Bunch of uziza laves or seeds. Uziza Soup. I am not sure Oha can be grown in South Carolina because of the weather but I am sure you will find some Oha leaves in any african grocery store but what I can’t guarantee is getting it fresh as most of them are sold dry. Add your blended crayfish, black paper, and allow to cook up before adding salt to taste. I have tried quite a number ? I am so excited you stopped by my little corner of the internet. If you are using beef stock and not water, be cautious as you add extra salt, remember the stock already has some salt and seasoning whether it is home made or store bought. Add the blended/ pounded cocoyam paste or Achi that had been dissolved in ordinary water to thicken the soup. Turn off your burner and allow to simmer with residual heat. Add the stock cubes and salt to taste then stir and leave the soup to simmer for 2-3 minutes. Your email address will not be published. my hubby is yoruba and he loved it so much. That day was a Tuesday but we didn’t go to school. I really don't know how to describe the Unique taste of Ora soup but one sure thing I can say is, it is Simply delicious. 4. Extract the juice out of the palm fruit. I used to think that I would never make another soup that would comfortably compete with the likes of nsala and oha but this sure takes the cake. Our guests enjoyed both soups but Ian particularly excited because the Igbo guys couldn’t get over the Oha soup. Oha soup is made in a similar way to ofe onugbu in that it is made with a thickener. Oha soup can be eaten with a variety of foods form pounded yam to semovita. on Twitter Put in a clean pot along with the stockfish, smoked fish, crayfish, the second habenero pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, palm oil and allow to boil for 15 minutes. I have used dawa dawa for Ogbono and Egusi but it doesn’t have the ogiri taste. Hi! d.Tear up/slice the oha leaves and set aside. […] like in the oatmeal recipes or oat fufu or as a thickening agent in some Nigerian soups like Ofe Oha and Onugbu soup. Oha or Ora is an Eastern Nigeria delicious soup,it is a traditional soup serve in every home,restaurants,Festivals such as,traditional marriage right,Christain weddings and … The one we are going to discuss is oha with … It’s a very short list of delicacies and I could give you but it’s not why we are here. add other ingrdients and cocoyam. You can try it out though. Pour the ground achi, stir and make sure you adjust the consistency by adding water if it’s too thick or by adding more thickener if the soup is a little bit watery. Just precook, and freeze both meats and stock. I would love that. Pic1: Cocoyam … You will love Oha soup that I can assure you. Pour the cooked meat and fish with its stock into your pot of soup and add more water to the size of soup you want. Moreover, it is a very special soup prepared mostly during festivals and occasions. Let me know how it goes. Allow it to cook for 3mins, add pepper n crayfish (enuf), maggi. Ohh….i want to try this so bad. I used just 6 snails but you can use as many as you can find (not more than 1kg), they are medicinal and delicious. 3. Learn how your comment data is processed. A bunch of Oha leaves. Feel free to look through the blog try more recipes . The soup is most popular among the Riverine and Eastern parts of Nigeria. 8 small corms of cocoyam (achi or ofor) for thickening. Skip to … You should do that too if haven’t already started. Add the ora (oha) leaves and leave to cook for about 5 minutes. And the best oha soup is made from fresh oha leaves. You are one loyal reader ?. Mix Ogiri with a little water and add to the pot. I really loved the taste of my soup, tnks to ur recipe. Oha, also referred to as ora soup is an African traditional soup prepared with oha leaves and highly sorted for, due to its unique delicious taste. The Cocoyam will dissolve; thickening the soup, leave to fully dissolve and combine for 5-6 minutes, then add the Ogiri, leave for a minute then add the washed and chopped Uziza leaves or Uziza seeds, leave for a minute then add the Oha leaves, switch the heat off and leave to simmer with the residual heat for 2-3 minutes… It is prepared with Egusi ( melon seeds) and the oha leaves. I’m Yoruba but I love food from other places. Notice the description fresh. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. I wonder if that tree can be grown over here. But like I said it could be a matter of choice. Hi Abbie, I am so excited that you would love to give this recipe a try. I will be all too happy to help. 4. NIGERIAN OHA SOUP AND HOW TO PREPARE IT The oha/ora leaf is an indigenous leave from the eastern Nigeria and some other African countries. Stir in and turn off heat to allow residual heat finish up. Ingredients: 1. Boiling your meats with onions may not really matter. Chichi i tried your Oha recipe 0- exact recipe and it was wow. 6. Let it boil in it’s juice for a few minutes, then … Do you mind my asking where you stay? I hope you like it. However I read somewhere that dawadawa can be used as substitute, thoughts!? My Oha and Uziza Soup Recipe The OHA soup recipe is a Nice Food which is Generally accepted by all mostly from the Eastern region. Hope my long epistle was helpful ?? Remember the meats are precooked, don't over cook. — The cocoyam will dissolve, thickening the soup, leave to fully dissolve and combine for 5-6 minutes, then add the Ogiri (Local seasoning). Switch the heat off and leave to simmer with the residual heat for 2-3 minutes. Peel the skin and pound in a food processor until smooth. Wash Ora/Oha leaves and use your fingers to cut them into tiny pieces. this keeps the oha fresh and green looking. Subscribe below https://www.youtube.com/mydiasporakitchen. The only difference is the Achi, and in my case, I prefer using the Uziza leaves instead of the seed. Ora soup which is also known as Oha soup is a delicious soup native to the South Eastern Nigeria. Today 16 yrs later and as it has been every year since the horrible event, America chooses to remember those who lost their lives, those who lost loved ones and those who lost their live trying to save others we choose to #NeverForget….. We pray such never happens again. Oh my gosh my tummy is big now because I can’t stop eating the soup with garri my friends really enjoyed the soup so much. after that add uzaza and veg.. Add in the meats and turn heat to low. on you coming new addition. Also slice the uziza leaves or grind the uziza seeds(if you’re using any). Make sure not to overcook the uziza – add uziza leaves at the same stage as ora leaves and cook them for no more than 5 minutes. If you haven’t had Ofe Oha or Ofe ora whichever you choose to call it, depending on your dialect,you definitely won’t understand the hype about this delightful delicacy from the South Eastern part of Nigeria.This soup is a typical example of the saying ‘ you never know what you have until you loose it.’ When I was living in Nigeria I could eat ofe Oha whenever I felt like it because ‘fresh’ oha leaves are readily available. Fresh Oha is like gold oh so most people appreciate it as a gift from Nigeria. Oha Soup with Achi. Preparation and direction to cook oha soup 1. You can add a unique flavor to your oha soup by adding uziza. But like I said the taste won’t be the same. www.mydiasporakitchen.com is a participant in Amazon Services LLC Associated Program, an Affiliate Advertising Program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. thank you. Stay safe! Let’s get to the […], Your email address will not be published. September 11, 2017 By Chichi Uguru 18 Comments. Beaf meat How to make oha soup with uziza. Local cocoayam seeds. ? Back to our soup. In the 1960s, a chef…, California Rolls as its name implies originated in the beautiful sunny state of California. Uziza. Add the onions, seasoning cubes and salt to taste. For instance Ogiri Igbo gives Ora/Oha soup a traditional taste, but it is still optional; you must not use all the fishes or meats. ( sub with 2 coarsely blended scotch Bonet or habanero pepper). Would love to know. Oha soup has that rich beefy taste that would make you fall in love with this meal. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Stir in the oha leaves and cook the soup for 5 minutes. . Read More…, www.mydiasporakitchen.com is a participant in Amazon Services LLC Associated Program, an Affiliate Advertising Program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com, Copyright © 2020 My Diaspora Kitchen on the Foodie Pro Theme. Awww. I love to eat oh a soup n plan making it myself some time soon bt wld like to know if it’s safe to eat in early pregnancy, Yes it’s safe in pregnancy. ‍♀️. Meat (any kind) Locust beans (iru/ogiri) Dry and stock fish. Dried fish . So we had two soups available. Wash Uziza leaves and cut them into tiny pieces with knife and chopping board. We studied a bit and decided to go visit some friends. 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