Description
A vibrant and flavorful Nigerian dish featuring Ofada sauce, tender croaker fish, and fluffy rice, perfect for a family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 small green bell peppers
- 2 small red bell peppers
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 small onion
- ½ cup palm oil or oil of choice
- 1 chicken seasoning cube
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium-sized croaker fish
- Additional salt for fish
- Lemon slices
- 2 cups Ofada rice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups water
Instructions
- Blend the green and red bell peppers, scotch bonnet, and onion until chunky. Set aside.
- Heat the palm oil on medium heat for about 10 minutes, then remove from heat to cool.
- Add the chunky pepper mix to the oil, season with salt and chicken cube, and fry for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Rinse the Ofada rice until water runs clear and boil it until soft.
- Prepare the croaker fish by cleaning, gutting, and rinsing it with lemon slices and salt.
- Make shallow cuts in the fish and season with salt.
- Rub the fried pepper sauce all over the fish and place lemon slices inside it.
- Wrap the fish in foil and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for additional 5 to 8 minutes.
- Serve hot with Ofada rice and fried plantains.
Notes
For a spicy kick, adjust the amount of scotch bonnet pepper. Serve with fried plantains for an authentic touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Nigerian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Ofada sauce, Nigerian recipe, croaker fish, rice, family meal
