Jamaican Okra Stew Recipe || EASY TO MAKE AND SUPER DELICIOUS! || WHITNEY'S KITCHEN JAMAICA

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Smoked mackerel offers a similar flavor with less salt, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with milder flavor, while serrano peppers are often less expensive.

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Green beans can mimic the texture of okra, while zucchini is often more affordable.

Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to a pot.

Add chopped onions and crushed garlic to the pot and sauté.

Add scotch bonnet pepper and stir.

Add diced tomatoes and mix well.

Add okra to the pot and stir.

Add water to the pot to adjust consistency.

Add ketchup to the mixture.

Add black pepper and sugar (optional) for flavor.

Add Maggie all-purpose seasoning and mix.

Cover the pot and cook for about 3 minutes until the desired consistency is reached.

Cooking Techniques

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