Nigerian Okra and Stew soup
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"Nigerian Okra and Stew soup" from the Wikibooks Cookbook (https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Nigerian_Okra_and_Stew_soup, revision 4639595), by its contributors (https://en.wikibooks.org/w/index.php?title=Cookbook:Nigerian_Okra_and_Stew_soup&action=history), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).
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Ingredients
- Fresh okra (chopped or sliced)
- 1 cup water or stock
- Salt to taste
- 1 seasoning cube (optional)
- Crayfish (optional)
- 4–6 tomatoes
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 scotch bonnet peppers
- 1 large onion
- 1/2 cup palm oil or vegetable oil
- Beef, fish, or chicken
- 2–3 seasoning cubes
Method
- Wash and finely slice the okra.
- Place in a pot with a small amount of water or stock.
- Add salt, seasoning cube, and crayfish if using.
- Cook for 5–10 minutes until slightly thick but still fresh in texture.
- Blend tomatoes, peppers, and onion.
- Heat oil in a separate pot.
- Add the blended mixture and cook until it thickens and oil begins to separate.
- Add meat or fish and season with salt and seasoning cubes.
- Simmer until fully cooked and well flavored.
- Serve the cooked okra in a bowl.
- Serve the stew separately alongside it.
- Combine while eating as desired.