Gombo aubergine

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Green beans provide a similar texture and flavor profile.

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories and easier to find.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade broth is healthier and customizable.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Boil water in a pot.

Add okra and eggplant to the pot and season with a little salt.

Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender.

Remove the vegetables and mash them until smooth.

In the same pot, heat palm oil until hot.

Add sliced onions and fry until golden.

Stir in the mashed okra and eggplant mixture.

Add shrimp powder, fish powder, and seasoning broth.

Mix well and adjust seasoning as needed.

Add more palm oil if desired and a bit of water.

Add hot pepper powder and stir.

Cover and let it cook further.

Cooking Techniques

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