Okra stew ( mâfe takou )

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is often less expensive and nut-free.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Using water with seasoning can reduce costs while still providing flavor.

Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in diced bell pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add fresh and dried fish and crayfish; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Mix in curry powder and stir until well combined with the fish mixture.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Add sliced okra; stir well.

Season with salt to taste.

Add bay leaves and reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes.

Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, adding water if necessary.

Finish with lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.

Serve hot.

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