Description
A vibrant and comforting staple of Nigerian cuisine, featuring fresh okra and rich palm oil, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- Fresh okra
- Palm oil
- Chicken or beef (or fish or vegan protein)
- Ground crayfish
- Seasoning cubes
- Salt
- Pepper
- Water
- Leafy greens (like spinach or bitter leaf, optional)
Instructions
- Prep the okra by washing it thoroughly and chopping it into small pieces.
- Cook the meat in a pot with water, seasoning cubes, and a pinch of salt until tender.
- Sauté the okra in heated palm oil over medium heat.
- Combine the cooked meat and broth with the okra, adding extra water if needed.
- Season the soup with ground crayfish, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the soup for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add leafy greens if using, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Serve the soup hot with rice or fufu.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Nigerian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg