Trout Okra Stew Recipe - Heghineh Cooking Show

trout

🥗Healthier: salmon

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Salmon offers healthy fats, while tilapia is often more affordable.

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini provides a similar texture, and green beans are more widely available.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth enhances flavor without added sodium.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is often less expensive.

Remove stems from okra and cut them into pyramid shapes to reduce sliminess.

Layer sliced tomatoes in a shallow dish as the base.

Slice young potatoes into less than half an inch thick pieces and layer them on top of the tomatoes.

Add thin slices of onion on top of the potatoes.

Squeeze or mince garlic and add it to the dish without slicing or mincing for easy removal later.

Season the trout with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, and slice it into three pieces.

Layer the trout on top of the vegetables in the dish.

Add okra around the trout and layer with bell peppers for color.

Top with another layer of tomatoes and season with salt and a touch of olive oil or butter.

Cover the dish tightly and cook on medium to low heat for about 30 minutes.

Check if the potatoes are cooked by piercing them with a fork.

Let the dish sit for 15-20 minutes after cooking before serving.

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