How To Cook Okra Soup (simple & tasty) West African/Liberian style

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor with healthier fats.

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a protein-rich alternative, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: homemade spice mix

Herbs add flavor without added sodium.

Wash hands and clean the meat before starting.

Put chicken, cow skin, and smoked fish in a pot to cook with a little water for 10-15 minutes until softened.

Add seasoning cubes, black pepper, and salt to the meat while it cooks.

Chop okra into smaller pieces, avoiding blending to keep it less slimy.

Add crab to the pot after the other meats have cooked for a while.

Transfer the cooked meat to a bowl and pour the liquid back into the pot to clean it.

Heat palm oil in the pot, then add chopped onions and tomatoes to fry for a minute.

Add the chopped okra to the pot and mix with the onions and tomatoes, covering to cook for about 5 minutes to reduce slime.

Prepare a mixture of blended dry shrimp, half an onion, half a tomato, and seasoning cubes in a bowl.

Add the shrimp mixture to the pot and fry for a few more minutes before adding the cooked meat.

Mix everything together and taste, adjusting seasoning as necessary.

Let the mixture cook for an additional 2-3 minutes before serving.

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