#RECETTE YA MIKILA , DONGO DONGO & FUFU : OXTAIL and OKRA Stew and #FUFU CONGOLESE FOOD

oxtail

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are more affordable and lower in fat.

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans provide a similar texture and are often less expensive.

Prepare oxtail broth by dissolving 3 Maggi cubes in 4-5 cups of water.

In a pot, add 2 bay leaves and the prepared oxtail broth; bring to a simmer.

In a separate pot, heat oil and sauté 1 chopped onion until translucent.

Add a handful of okra, 1 tin of chopped or plum tomato, 1 aubergine, 4 garlic cloves, and 3 spring onions; cook until softened.

Stir in 2-4 tablespoons of tomato puree, 2 maggi cubes, and 1 tomato maggi cube; mix well.

Pour in 2 cups of oxtail broth and 1 cup of water; bring to a boil.

Season with 1 tablespoon of jumbo all-purpose seasoning and 2 tablespoons of nutmeg; stir to combine.

Cooking Techniques

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