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| Cocoyam Paste (Ede Ofe) made in a blender |
Cocoyam (Ede Ofe) paste is usually made by pounding boiled cocoyam in a mortar, but in the absence of a mortar, you can also prepare it in a blender, just like I did in my varsity days..
Cocoyam is a nutritious and healthy food,that is either eaten boiled, steamed or made into paste and used as soup thickeners.
The two common types of cocoyams in Nigeria are ”Colocasia esculenta” & ”Xanthosoma sagittifolium root ”
Although these two varieties are edible, Xanthosoma sagittifolium root ”, is usually boiled , roasted, steamed and sometimes pounded to make fufu meals while ”Colocasia esculenta”(cocoyam/ede ofe) is used mostly in Nigeria to thicken soups and some species are known to itch the skin. This is the type we will be using to make this paste.
When made into paste, ”Colocasia esculenta”(cocoyam/ede ofe) is used for adding viscosity to Nigerian soups, such as Bitter leaf soup(ofe onugbu), Nsala soup(White soup), Oha/Ora Soup, Ofe Owerri and a lot more.
Cocoyam (Ede Ofe) is also known as ”taro” or ” eddoe”.
Here`s a video on How to Make Cocoyam Paste (Ede Ofe) in a Blender Without a Mortar.
Ingredients&Material used
* 10 medium Cocoyam corms (Colocasia esculenta)
* Hot water(enough to move the blender blades)
* A blender
Preparation
* Wash the cocoyam corms and place in a pot
* Add enough water to cover the cocoyams and leave to boil until soft
* The cocoyam corms are ready for blending , when the skin peels off easily
* Now take out the boiled cocoyams from the pot. Peel off the skin and place in a blender
* Add a little hot water to the blender, enough to move the blades, and blend until smooth; and your Cocoyam Paste (Ede Ofe) is ready for use.
If working with a larger quantity of cocoyams, blend in batches to avoid formation of lumps.You can make in advance and store in the freezer for later use.
by Nky Lily Lete
Can you blend normal yam as well ?
Thanks a million dear
Hello Nky… This is beautiful. I think you should research more on the different delicacies you can use cocoyam for. You should not limit yourself to the delicacies in the western or eastern part of Nigeria. Have you checked the southern part of the country? We like cocoyam. Have you heard of Ekpang nkukwo? just like Edikang Ikong soup, the efiks so much adore this food. its a mixture of cocoyam and water yam.. its a very delicious meal. I will like you to try it out. And thanks. you are doing a great job here..
What kind of blender did you use please?
Any good blender or food processor will do the job.
What kind of blender did you use please? Iryn
What kind of blender did you use please? Iryn
U are a genius dear. Thanks for dis
You're welcome Chukwuemeka 🙂
Lovely write up..so helpful
Thanks, glad to be of help 🙂
Lovely write up..was so helpful
Please I'd like to know if the cocoyam is white or red used for soap thickener.
Thank you very much for making everything easy for me
You're welcome Njideka 🙂
Was just wandering if i should blend the ede raw or cooked. Kai God bless you
Modupe dear,please kindly read the steps, it's well explained there 🙂
I was just wondering what to do with my ede without a motar and pistle. Kai GOD bless you.
You're welcome Modupe 🙂
Thanks, work made easy
you're welcome.
How do i make it without blender
use a mortar and pestle.
Tried it and loved it
I'm glad you did 🙂
Brilliant, tnx
You're welcome 🙂
God bless you
And you too 🙂
Cool. I always thought this possible. Thank you for sharing how possible it is
You're welcome 🙂
This is genius.. thanks
Thanks dear 🙂