Dry Fish stew with okra || s. Sudanese local food 🥘 || 😋

dried fish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is more accessible and often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

fresh okra

🥗Healthier: frozen okra

💰Cheaper: canned okra

Canned okra provides convenience and longer shelf life.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Tomato paste is cost-effective and adds concentrated flavor.

Soak dried fish in water for 30 minutes to rehydrate.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and green chili; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5-7 minutes.

Season with coriander, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Add the soaked fish to the pot, gently mixing it with the spices.

Pour in water to cover the fish; bring to a simmer.

Add sliced okra, cooking for an additional 15-20 minutes until tender.

Adjust seasoning with salt and lemon juice to taste.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

Cooking Techniques

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