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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
Ofada rice

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

  1. 11. Pick through the rice to remove stones, husks, and debris.
  2. 22.Wash thoroughly in clean water until the water becomes less cloudy.
  3. 33.Repeat washing several times due to the natural bran content.
  4. 41.Place washed rice in a pot and add enough water to cover it.
  5. 52.Boil for 10–15 minutes to reduce strong aroma and remove excess starch.
  6. 63.Drain and rinse again with clean water.
  7. 71.Transfer the rice into a clean pot
  8. 82.Add fresh water (about 1–2 cm above rice level).
  9. 93.Add a pinch of salt if desired.
  10. 104.Cook on medium heat until the rice becomes soft.
  11. 115.Add small amounts of water if necessary during cooking.
  12. 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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