HOW TO COOK OFE NSALA: THE NIGERIAN SOUP FOR GOOD IN-LAWS | Flo Chinyere

[@FloChinyere]

Most asked questions about OFE NSALA: *1. Flo, why did you not add uda, uziza, and all the other gbogbotigbo ingredients?* This is Ofe Nsala, it is NOT pepper soup, neither is it Ji Mmiri Oku for new mums, all those ingredients will make the Ofe Nsala taste like pepper soup or Ji Mmiri Oku, you don't want that. Recipe for Ji Mmiri Oku: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5bJpWene9aqnc0 Nigerian Assorted Meat Pepper Soup: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIXPc5qOfputfK8 *2. Which other leaf can I use apart from utazi?* The only other leaf I recommend is spinach. For those that think utazi is too bitter, the bitter taste of the utazi does not come through in this Ofe Nsala because you only add a small quantity. Also the sweet taste of the yam and the taste of the catfish masks any tiny bitter taste you would have felt. *3. Can I add chicken, beef, goat meat and dry fish to my Ofe Nsala?* A big fat NO! You just need catfish. Any other addition is Adulterated Ofe Nsala. The reason some people add all other types of meat is to make up for lack of enough catfish. Catfish used to be very expensive (before the days of fishponds and fish farming) so large families added beef and other meats so they didn't have to spend too much on catfish for the whole family. Dry fish is a complete no-no. Remember, this Ofe Nsala is soup from the riverine areas of Anambra state. Fishermen catch the fish and bring it home for Ofe Nsala. Can you catch dry fish from the river? The answer is no. Can you get beef and goat meat from the river? No. Do not fear, when I tell you a recipe has an authentic taste, try it first, if you don't like it, then you can keep looking for the recipe that hits the right cords with your tastebuds. Yes, I have the most traditional and authentic Nigerian tastebuds so if I tell you a Nigerian meal has an authentic taste, believe me. I get paid and flown around the world to go and confirm the authentic tastes of meals in Nigerian restaurants! Just like I told you that the only peppersoup ingredient you need is EHU, lots of people have been enjoying the authentic taste of pepper soups that was lost to the so called pepper soup mix. All these trying to alter a recipe before you have prepared and tasted the one you saw will rigmarole you into analysis paralysis. 😅😅😅 So bad that you doubting Thomas will never get around to preparing and enjoying the meal with others. PREPARE IT FIRST then we can talk about your observations and how we can tweak the recipe afterwards.

[@RickyRose3]

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[@eded4376]

Waaala! Sister Flo you're too much. Laura from France.

[@Uke2405]

Flo. Thanks for this write up. I argue with people that nsala is different from white soup. You made it exactly like my mums

[@ogadinmmaemeka7366]

Flo Chinyere I did not see you put uziza nuts or leave

[@awriterstouch9151]

Which one is ehu?

[@VirgoQueenBee]

I am a Zulu woman married to an Igbo man. I had this soup when we visited Nigeria last year. It was made by my mother-in-law. I was pregnant then and oh my word, it is the best Ofe Nsala I have ever tasted and had. As we live here in the UK, it can be tough to find the ingredients but where there is a will, there is a way. Will definitely make this dish as it is so simple to make once you have the ingredients 👌🏾

[@myworldblessingbaby1097]

Is it only padded yam someone will use for the ofe nsala

[@hemonikhenry8738]

Tell your younger sister to come and marry me. I will teach her how to make it. My mom taught me how to make lot of things before she passed away

[@hemonikhenry8738]

@@myworldblessingbaby1097 you can try cocoyam

[@blessingebere2650]

@@myworldblessingbaby1097 yam powder

[@blessingebere2650]

@@myworldblessingbaby1097 or yam floor

[@classifiedinformation3576]

Hi Flo! I'm an American woman who is engaged to an igbo man from Imo state but his mother my sweet mum in law to be is from Anambra State. We will live in Imo, I'm so happy to have found your video. I subscribed immediately. I wrote down the ingredients and am sure my sisters in law will help me find them in the market. I can't wait to surprise my boo and my in laws by making this for them. I love your channel well well 🥰 I appreciate, ma thank you!

[@asabeabubakar2481]

I am Hausa oh! But I will surely try this soup. It looks heavenly!Thank you for this recipe.

[@naomijafiya1660]

Iam from the northern part of our country,but this is my favourite Eastern Dish. My friends cook it and send it to me but now I can make it myself. Thanks so.much Flo.

[@sandraonuorah4425]

One of the reasons i love aunty Flo's videos is the simplicity and originality of the ingredients. Not what we see on Instagram these days.

[@stefanygeorge9800]

My granny makes this soup with local breed chicken and it's Superb! Thank you for this recipe ma'am

[@joanmatthew9410]

I love the way u give details in cooking, I feel like I’m in the kitchen with my mum. U give reasons for every little scope u use in preparation and I love it! I dont really subscribe but I have to. I love food too

[@Theoyinpariolashow]

I wish you could do random storytimes, you just sound like you have so much good advice to give. 🥺

[@hadizamuhammad1575]

When she said "smash the yam like you will on that like button" i instantly liked it laughing 🤣😂....a mood

[@pattymayokoye2926]

Thanks hun for your video you helping me a lot when it comes to learning how to cook Nigerian food for my husband... I’m Liberian he is Nigerian 😍😍😍

[@WaterChild1]

I love your voice. You sound like a typical African mom.

[@she_surrendered]

Nigerian food is a such a beautiful labor is love, full of nutrients- vitamins, and minerals plus love, patience, strength, and dedication. As an American with Nigerian roots, it makes me so happy to find these recipes and use them! Thank you for sharing them Flo! You are most loved and appreciated! ♥️♥️♥️

[@princesssalmaidris5335]

I'm not an Igbo, but I will like to test this offensala when I arrived in Nigeria 🇳🇬. Insha Allah

[@ogugo7911]

And i will prepare a delicious one for you

[@dellaokolie1243]

I love Flo. She's the original and the best.

[@cindyleandre3999]

Cannot wait to visit my Mother's Land to learn more about Nigerian cooking!

[@ugochris-aluta8294]

You are a genius! Love your recipes, even for things that I knew how to make before, your recipes always give a fresh perspective!

[@christyobidiakwa2588]

I learn a lot here,mummy flowers in love the way u cook ur own soup.God bless u

[@princesspatmohie583]

Now I can cook Ofe Nsala. I always wanted to know how to cook this. So essay too. Also, I just learnt how to get the slime out of Catfish. Thank you Flo. Keep them coming.

[@ezinneskitchen]

When I say na ndi Igbo ma Nni, Odika! For me, this Nsala Soup should be given a gold medal then followed by others , It's simply the Best 😋😋👌👌, this is the Only Soup that makes my Dad smile while Listening to NTA news, knowing my Mum would soon Arrange the Dining for him 😃.

[@FloChinyere]

lol @ smile while listening to NTA news! The ofe that one can use to get the mumu button of your akpuketive Dad, okwaya? 😂😂😂

[@ezinneskitchen]

@@FloChinyere 😂🤣🤣🤣, I'm telling you oooh, I'll just stand at the door, stirring at him,through his Side View, you'll Automatically know this man is happy because of his soon coming Ofe Nsala 🤣

[@SimplyIffy]

😂😂😂 your dad is a lucky man !

[@joymoses2825]

You are indeed an observer. Lol, as if the ofe adiro giwa mma. Abeg, leave the man biko. His lovely wife knows the way to his heart.

[@ezinneskitchen]

@@joymoses2825 😂

[@graciegracie1511]

thanks love have learned i'm gonna cook for my husband i'm from East Africa and my hubby is a Nigerian

[@samuelwilliams8099]

A true Ada ndi Igbo. Chukwu gozie gi . Thanks for sharing this video.

[@ibrahimmojisola2131]

Aunty flo ure doing well o!If I havnt seen u cook any soup I don't feel secured to cook dem even after watching others, am a Yoruba but cook several IBO soups with ease tru ur teachings,Thanks so much

[@chidinmaonyendi120]

I tried your recipe! Flo! You deserve an accolade!!!! I cooked like a pro.

[@Rokka340]

I taught my wife how to prepare this soup. She isn't Nigerian but my Nigerian parents love and keep demanding this soup every time try want to visit.

[@FloChinyere]

Wow! 👍👍 my brother!

[@chiukwuokikeabiamagoziem6814]

Brother, is IGBO BIAFRAN SOUP, not nigeria, please, let US promote OUR own

[@victoronyeukwu3903]

I wonder why people don't like your videos as much as they watch it. You are a legend my sister. Your simplicity is top notch

[@ngwoye19]

I can't wait to cook this soup. Thanks Flo

[@reachelisiborehigiator5471]

I am definitely going to prepare this soup this week for my ibo husband, thank you chiyere.

[@ChibuikeUlasi]

Flo this ofe nsala is on point. You make cooking food so easy. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@OgeAsmrChannel]

This soup will go well with pounded yam or akpu yum yum

[@jerrysmith1886]

am in dubai make my own thank for teaching me I dont no how to make it b4 but now am perfect

[@freemanhall4826]

Am a cook of many yrs as young we hv catfish here get big is gd Iove the way u guys shop for food and the way u or guys keep to traditional culture with up grade way of doing prepare cook this fish dish

[@enikedaca6297]

You are always on point ma. I'll try this recipe when next I'm cooking. I usually use uziza leaf and seed for mine.

[@onyiiaustin742]

I do add a little uziza leave to mine. And it comes out perfect

[@cynthiadiamondokenwa65]

I just love this lady

[@naomigrace9412]

I like the wa u talk mummy ... thanks for this am cooking this for my hubby today

[@ummakaltumeobande2952]

I went to the market the next day after I watched thus video and I made this soup, it was really delicious, thank you anty flo

[@chizobaazubogu1844]

Your video recipes are the best Aunt Flo! Dalu!

[@Wbspodcast]

Thank you for video. Single young man living outside Nigeria.i found it easy and yummy for me

[@ariyoomolola8315]

Hahaha 😁 I actually liked and subscribed due to her humorous act and unique way of teaching... mixing Igbo with English You're just so funny sis, Well-done 👍

[@kennyvals7252]

Love the way you nailed all ur explanations. love the little touch of igbo too.

[@queenjacob4195]

Ahhh finally I found you!!! I have liked and subscribed before you even mentioned it! I'm making this soup ASAP!

[@adaoraokoye4090]

Aunt flo i bu machine and explanation the igbo na agbakagodu my brain... Thank you

Gosh...I can't stop salivating.

[@senfers]

Hey Flo, thanks for your video. Catfish is insanely expensive here (more than a tenth of what minimum wage workers make a month per fish). Never tried ordering one tbh and looked it up to recreate this recipe. Probably some other recipe of yours for me.

[@hadizamamud3209]

Aunty Flo : Have you liked this video? Have you? Have you? Me : Yes, I have😁

[@FloChinyere]

You are the lady! 😘

[@lisaluvdiamondprincess3456]

😁😁😁😁😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sandrairechukwu3158]

Ma you didn't add pepper soup ingredients

[@ritacudjoe2114]

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[@patriciaosakwe3416]

Ofe nsala n pounded is the best for my village. Nice video.

[@explorewithme-m320]

Am a Ghanaian but I love Nigerians foods 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭😍😍🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@ememeke6324]

Very interesting videos,I now know how to cook ofe owerri and offer nsala

[@nmesomiladyobi5825]

Love your voice.. The way you talk.. It makes the teaching fun

[@tessylovingjesus3151]

Very good. I cook ofensara like you and I.realy love.it in all seasons Well done Flo Blessings always

[@TriciasStyle]

I needed to take another look on this recipe because am about to cook for nsala.

[@optimistify2436]

I made nsala soup with catfish d exact way u made it on ur video, it was so so delicious. Tnx a million. I knw U gat my back on any food I want to prepare

[@omolayolucas8799]

The one i cook before is with goat meat, intestine and dry fish am going to try Aunty Flo own tomorrow being Saturday.

[@alabisoji5760]

No palm oil added. You are a good cook and teacher. Well done 👍

[@jidechukwu4031]

As onye Anam mu bu, I'm giving you a massive thumbs up. Though I'm not sure of the part of Anambra you are from but you finish work by keeping it real and unadulterated. Making people to understand the differences between ofe nsala and ofe ose (aka pepper soup)

[@princess93179]

Am going to try this. It looks yummy.

[@ukabamebere6457]

My mum most times will use odu ji because it has more elasticity than the head or middle part.

[@BeautyBytesWithKendra]

Pure ogbaru woman,na we get nsala ... Ahhh Xmas is always fun with nsala and pounded yam and fresh catfish from the fishermen.

[@favourndidi8321]

Chai, I love your teaching technique... Very funny and well explained. Thanks a bunch

[@michaelnkiti7381]

Thanks Ada nmadu I have add in some kilos since this lock down thanks again to you because I can cook my favorite soups since I find you out.

[@lindaumidy407]

Omg this is real ofe nsala. It looks yummy.

[@kellycole4160]

i’ll definitely try this recipe it looks scrumptious

[@chiugoibekwe2884]

My mom just subscribed to this channel cos of this video. Told her I am a loyal subscriber too.

[@deborahbosahtv]

I just came across your page. I love your attitude and interesting way of teaching. You are a real one igbo

[@hennangdee7309]

I’m not Igbo and I’m not even sure I’ve eaten this before but I’m definitely cooking it. Someone told me about “white soup” and I searched and found you. Forget the in-laws, watch this space ❤️

[@AChi__]

Yeah, Ofe Nsala is a joyful treat. It's one of my favorite soups (it and a properly prepared Egusi soup and also Okro soup are my three favorite soups) 🤤

[@angelaedwin5414]

Aunty Flo weldone, I do like ur videos but this one hmmm U can beautifully make nsala with Chicken, and it comes out fine. U can use ogiri Igbo(castor oil) and u can as well use uziza leaf and the seed. That's the one I know. But all the same ur video is nice.

[@angelaedwin5414]

Exactly Thank you for pointing this out

[@Amy-z9w9g]

Nne u too much thank you for this simple easy but tasty recipe I made this soup and it was waoooooooo you too sabi,you be my last bus stop keep up the good work

[@TheAdimFamily]

It's so nice

[@ujumac]

I just love you Flo! Thanks for the great recipe, can’t wait to try

[@adaezepartrck3886]

Aunty Flo I really like this your ofe nsala recipe you are simply the best

[@austinsdivinetv]

Always learning new cooking hacks for your videos. Thanks

[@udosvarietykitchen9953]

I love you so much flo CHINYERE, you are really giving value

[@pearlpearl5476]

Am a Yoruba woman but I've loved this video like wetin, it's mouthwatering 🥰🥰

[@nehcarlossavedbyjesus7214]

Thanks for the meal preparation all the time, I watch you all the time. Thanks May Hod continue to Increase you in all you do. My question is you put the pointed yam inside with no oil in that process, and then eat with pounded yam also. How does that taste like with the thickener.

[@onuohaneky9415]

Wow ma,am you are great I love all your cooking Gob bless you for this

[@AMAZINGMumforlife]

I'm nt a Nigerian but hubby is from nigeria (ANAMBRA) he tough me how to cook ofe nsala but I will definitely try this it look yummy👍👍✌

[@FloChinyere]

👍👍 Kudos to both of you.

[@colletteikeanyibe1487]

Sister in-law welcome....pls make sure to treat my brother well

[@irenepaul4117]

Wow this is really so sweet and so mummy

[@chikaonyedibe501]

Ofe nsala my best any day any time

[@czogg99]

thanks Sister Flo for cooking Ofe Nsala. You have not made that in a long time.

[@mamoke_mo]

Thank you for this beautiful recipe❤

[@digitalqueen3104]

Am new hear, am loving it, soo much humour attached. A big thumbs up

[@ngwoye19]

Wow!!!!! I have not had this soup for more than 10years. I am going to look for the ingredients today and cook it. 🤞🏻 I hope I find the ogiri okpei and fresh utazi.

[@ijeomalilian1]

Thanks for the steps....... I will give it a try..... I really like d way u explain your cooking steps, they are really easy to follow......thanks aunty Flo

[@FloChinyere]

I'm glad. 💛

[@joychukwu4756]

I love eating Off Nsala and you really taught us the exact way to make it. Kudos👍👍👍 we love you 😍 😍 😍 😍

[@2anthonia]

Woohoo my favorite soup. in fact am making it tomorrow. Welldone my Aunty Flo

[@Alexusalexusx]

Me too

[@Charmsamuel]

Here in Trini we will cook the fish I use King Fish [we season our meats first and allow to soak in before cooking] with coconut milk and a few ochros minus the use of yam and it is served with provision or dumplings.

[@jennyuwandu2502]

I so much love it. Thanks

[@fcentauri8]

I've started trying to remember to like the videos before aunty asks, lol.

[@FloChinyere]

Amen! 💃💃💃

[@anyimoney2399]

I can’t stop watching this video 😁 I must try this here.

[@maryjaneobiezue539]

I can't cook ofe nsala after watching this video I can cook it now thank you ma

[@LK-dj6fw]

I'm from Congo DRC but I realy love Nigerians food

[@amazinggracegreaterglory.8992]

Those in-laws better pray very hard that I still have a plate for them when they arrive because I must have finished the whole pepper soup by myself.

[@FloChinyere]

🤣🤣🤣

[@chizynweze4165]

😂😂🤣😅 same here o

[@erickmazi5482]

Oh my this is amazing please who's gonna cook for me shame I don't know how yummiest food ever.

[@onuohangozic7750]

U are a wonderful Teacher

[@Tina-qg7hz]

Very nice and simple video am gona try it love from Uganda 🇺🇬 🥰

[@ayoesther9927]

I love it and I will learn how to cook it

[@nonyesspace6803]

I always check if u have upload new videos... I also noticed u upload every 4days... I will definitely try this

[@Established01]

Now this is IT! Yummy

[@prettyginikachi657]

Igbo ewere nni ,this is my best soup,I enjoyed it