HOW TO COOK LIBERIAN FRIED OKRA SOUP | Authentic Liberian Soup #westafricancuisine #liberianfood

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein alternative, while canned tuna is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is usually more economical and can be used effectively in soups.

Put a clean pot on the fire and add dry fish and other proteins.

Add sliced onions and seasoning to taste.

Add water and cover the pot to cook the proteins.

Slice the okra and set aside.

Stir the cooked proteins and take off the fire.

In a new pot, heat vegetable oil and add onions to fry.

Add sliced okra and stir well, frying to reduce slime.

Add pepper and cover the pot to fry the okra properly.

Add tomato paste and stir, then cover to continue frying.

Once the okra is well fried, add the proteins and stock, along with a little water.

Season with seasoning cubes and cook on medium low heat.

Stir occasionally to prevent burning and cover halfway while cooking.

Once ready, take off the fire and serve with rice.

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