{"product_id":"ofada-pepper-sauce-mix","title":"Ofada Sauce Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne 100 g pouch of Ofada Sauce Mix. Each pouch makes about 1 litre of sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNigerian-grown peppers, washed, dried, and blended in the traditional proportions, then sealed. The pepper prep and the ratio are done. The cooking is still yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur warm red pepper sauce mix, rich and smoky. Built for Ofada rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sauce mix is hot. These are scotch bonnet peppers and we have not toned them down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to prepare\u003cbr\u003e1. Empty the contents of one pouch into a bowl. Pour in 500 mL (2 cups) of freshly boiled water and leave to soak for 20 minutes. No stove needed at this stage.\u003cbr\u003e2. Heat about 200 mL of oil. Palm oil gives the most traditional flavour. Add onion and iru, fermented locust bean, if you like. Nobody in Nigeria measures the oil, so use your eye.\u003cbr\u003e3. Carefully add the rehydrated pepper. Fry on high to start, then reduce to medium-low and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring regularly, until the oil separates and rises to the surface.\u003cbr\u003e4. Stir in your cooked protein, season to taste, simmer and serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe over Ofada rice, beans, plantain, or with assorted meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e1 × 100 g resealable pouch\u003cbr\u003eEach pouch makes about 1 litre of sauce\u003cbr\u003eNo priority allergens\u003cbr\u003eProduct of Nigeria\u003cbr\u003eShips across Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients\u003cbr\u003eScotch bonnet peppers, chilli peppers, red bell peppers, onions, herbs and spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutrition per 15 g dry mix. Added oil, protein and seasoning are not included.\u003cbr\u003e50 calories, 1.5 g fat, 15 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 4 g fibre, 2 g protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage\u003cbr\u003eUnopened shelf life 12 months. Check the best-before date on the pouch. Store in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate prepared sauce within two hours in a sealed container and use within 3 to 4 days, or freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52827464335671,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/1520\/9783\/files\/meri-ofada-original-pouch-thumbnail.png?v=1790869376","url":"https:\/\/merisauces.com\/products\/ofada-pepper-sauce-mix","provider":"Meri Sauces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}