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Ofada rice
Ofada rice: a sourced backpacking stove recipe with measured ingredients and cooking instructions. Check ingredient storage instructions before your trip.
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Added October 9, 2026

Photo: Bukky658 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source-recipe food photograph; not a Wild10 cooking-test photo.
Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients
- •2 cups Ofada rice
- •Water for washing and cooking
- •Salt to taste
Instructions
- 11. Pick through the rice to remove stones, husks, and debris.
- 22.Wash thoroughly in clean water until the water becomes less cloudy.
- 33.Repeat washing several times due to the natural bran content.
- 41.Place washed rice in a pot and add enough water to cover it.
- 52.Boil for 10–15 minutes to reduce strong aroma and remove excess starch.
- 63.Drain and rinse again with clean water.
- 71.Transfer the rice into a clean pot
- 82.Add fresh water (about 1–2 cm above rice level).
- 93.Add a pinch of salt if desired.
- 104.Cook on medium heat until the rice becomes soft.
- 115.Add small amounts of water if necessary during cooking.
- 126.Allow to steam on low heat for 5–10 minutes after cooking.
Camp tips
- • Use potable water, wash hands, and pack out scraps. Never cook inside a tent. Check local fire restrictions.
Food safety & trail facts
Use potable water, wash hands, and pack out scraps. Never cook inside a tent. Check local fire restrictions.
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