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Finally Cooking This Ivorian Food "PLACALI" Made with Plenty of Okra

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Placali sauce tomate et côpê

Cultural Context

Originating from Côte d'Ivoire, Placali is a traditional dish made from fermented cassava, often served with a rich tomato sauce and fish. This dish is significant in Ivorian culture, representing communal meals and family gatherings. Today, it has gained popularity beyond its borders, enjoyed by many in West Africa and among the diaspora.

IvorianCImain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup okra
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup palm oil
1 medium onion
1 lb precooked beef
4 cups water
2 habanero peppers
1 cube nor seasoning
1 cup tomato
1 teaspoon bean salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon fish powder
1 teaspoon shrimp powder

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option while canned tuna is more affordable.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

1

Wash the okra.

2

Roughly chop the okra before blending it to keep some texture.

3

Blend the okra using the pulse option.

4

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add in the blended okra.

5

Add salt and a dash of baking soda to the boiling okra.

6

Stir vigorously and let it cook.

7

In a separate pan, heat half a cup of palm oil.

8

Slice onions and sauté until fragrant.

9

Add precooked beef and a cup of water to the pan.

10

Blend the other half of the onion with habanero peppers and add to the pan.

11

Stir and let it cook for about 5 minutes.

12

Add spices: nor, tomato, bean salt, onion powder, fish powder, and shrimp powder.

13

Combine everything thoroughly and let it simmer on low heat.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potpancutting boardknifespatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Placali with tomato sauce and fish

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