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Obe ata is a foundational Yoruba pepper stew made with blended peppers and palm oil. It is widely used across Yoruba households as a base for multiple dishes.
Ingredients
[edit | edit source]- Fresh tomatoes
- Fresh habanero pepper (ata rodo)
- Red bell peppers (tatashe)
- Onions
- Palm oil
- Vegetable oil
- Locust beans (iru)
- Salt
- Stock cube
- Assorted meat or fish
Procedure
[edit | edit source]- Blend tomatoes, peppers, and onions roughly.
- Heat palm oil and vegetable oil, then pour in the blended mix.
- Fry for 15–20 minutes until reduced.
- Add iru, seasoning, and protein.
- Simmer until oil rises to the top.
- Serve with rice, yam, or bread.