Ofe Nsala (White Soup)

Ofe Nsala (White Soup) is a popular, oil-free Nigerian Igbo delicacy known for its light color, rich flavor from fish/meat, and thick texture from pounded yam or yam powder, flavored with utazi/uziza leaves, crayfish, and spices, typically served with pounded yam or other swallows. It’s a flavorful, spicy soup traditionally made with catfish but adaptable with chicken or goat meat, featuring aromatic herbs for a distinctive taste, and is a recommended meal postpartum.