How to make okra soup/supa kanja (gambian dish)

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.

Chop the okra and set aside.

Add 3 medium-sized balls of water to a pot.

Pour in 2 cups of palm oil into the pot with water.

Add 2 tablespoons of jumbo seasoning.

Boil the okra together with the palm oil and water for about 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, add the freshly cut beef to the pot.

Add 2 tablespoons of locust bean seasoning and mix.

Add the salted fish and mix it in with the flavors.

Boil for an additional 20 minutes.

Add 5 chilies to the pot.

Add the smoked catfish and boil for another 10-15 minutes until the palm oil rises to the top.

In a separate bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of jumbo seasoning with a tiny bowl of water and some lemon juice.

Add 3-4 tablespoons of flour to the mixture and whisk together.

Cook the flour mixture on the stove, stirring consistently until it thickens into fufu.

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