Enerem Ofada Rice / African local Rice 3lb

Enerem African rice (Oryza glaberrima) also known as Ofada rice is a popular Nigerian rice variety. It is also called Unpolished rice as it is rice in it’s natural state and without genetic modification. It is very healthy and much more healthier than white rice and is identified as Brown rice.

Ofada rice has a rough surface, more phosphorous, and fiber which help in the reduction of the risk of bowel disorder and fighting constipation, and contains an appreciable amount of selenium which has been found to be effective in fighting colon and breast cancer.

Ofada rice is traditionally served in an uma leaf (Thaumatococcus daniellii), with a sauce of ‘Atarodo’ (spicy) and ‘Tatase’ (sweet) pepper, onion, locust beans, palm oil, and meat. It is also often served along with a vegetable stew that may contain locust beans as an ingredient. It is often served with a Ayamase “designer” stew or Obe-ata-iru, both specially prepared for Ofada rice consumption.