If you’ve been to the market recently, you already know that food prices don’t have respect for anybody again. Imagine going out with ₦20,000 and coming back wondering if you mistakenly dropped money on the road. But guess what? You can still make a full, delicious Ofada rice and ayamase stew for a family of four without thinking you made a financial mistake.
Let me show you how.
| Item | Estimated Price (₦) |
| Ofada rice (2 cups) | 2,000 – 2500 |
| Unripe plantain (3 pieces) | 800 – 1,000 |
| Green peppers (₦1,000 mix) | 1,000 |
| Red pepper (small) | 300 |
| Beef (₦6,000 worth) | 6,000 |
| Onions (4 pieces) | 500 |
| Palm oil (1 small bottle) | 1,000 |
| Assorted meat (optional) | 2,000 |
| Boiled eggs (4) | 1,000 |
| Seasonings (depends on choice) | 1,000 |
Ofada rice has an attitude. Rinse it 4–5 times until the water is cleaner.
Cook with salted water and a little oil. Set aside.
Blend roughly: Green peppers, Red bell peppers, Onions. Don’t blend it smooth like normal stew.
Season your beef well: Salt, Onions, Thyme, Ginger, Garlic, Seasoning cubes. Let the meat cook until the stock forms. Then fry lightly or air-fry.
Heat palm oil until it bleaches slightly. Add onions and iru. Pour in the pepper blend. Cook on medium heat until the water dries. Add meat stock. Add your beef/assorted. Adjust seasoning.
Ofada without plantain and egg is just vibes.
– Buy meat early in the morning → cheaper.
– Replace assorted with more beef if needed.
– Buy palm oil from local sellers → more quantity, less cost.
– If green pepper is expensive, substitute with tatashe + small green.
Even with ₦20,000, you can enjoy premium meals.
