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Ingredients
- 500 g fresh okra
- 2 onions, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, crushed
- 2 tbsp palm oil or neutral oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 150 g smoked fish, optional
- Salt, chili and a little water
Method
- 01 Wash the okra, trim the ends and slice into rounds.
- 02 Sweat onion and garlic in the oil, add the tomatoes and cook 5 minutes.
- 03 Add the okra, a splash of water and the smoked fish if using.
- 04 Simmer over medium heat 25 to 30 minutes, stirring now and then, to the texture you want.
- 05 Season and serve with rice or fufu.
Okra’s silkiness is managed through cooking time and water. Some households add a pinch of cooking soda; others prefer a shorter sauce.
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