Okra Soup
Nigerian

Okra Soup

A vibrant medley of okra, beef, and stockfish, this soup glistens with palm oil and bursts with flavor.

Medium1 hour

Where it comes from

Okra Soup is particularly loved in the southeastern Igbo regions, where it's often paired with pounded yam.

On the Palate

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What goes into it

Vegetables

Herbs & Spices

Dairy & Fats

How it's made

  1. 1

    Slice okra thinly and set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat palm oil, sauté onions, and blend in tomato and pepper mix.

  3. 3

    Add stockfish and crayfish, simmering gently.

  4. 4

    Introduce beef and cook until nearly tender.

  5. 5

    Stir in the okra, cooking until just soft.

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