ONUNU | NATIVE SOUP | SEAFOOD OKRA | AUTHENTIC NIGERIAN RESTAURANT

mixed seafood

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: fish

Chicken is more accessible and less expensive than mixed seafood.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

fish stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Paprika adds flavor without the heat, and black pepper is usually cheaper.

Prepare seafood by cleaning and cutting into bite-sized pieces.

Chop okra into thin slices and set aside.

Dice onion, bell pepper, and tomato; mince garlic and ginger.

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

Add onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in diced bell pepper and tomato; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add okra and cayenne pepper; cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour in fish stock and bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer.

Add mixed seafood and cook until just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Season with seasoning cubes, salt, and lemon juice; stir well.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

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