Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

How to Make Soup Kandia in SENEGAL 🇸🇳: Senegal’s Beloved Okra Soup 🇸🇳

Login to Save
Cooking with Sindaco
Cooking with Sindaco
64 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Cooking with Sindaco to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Soup Kandia

Cultural Context

Soup Kandia hails from Senegal, where it is cherished for its rich flavors and the use of fresh, local ingredients like okra. Traditionally enjoyed during family gatherings, this dish symbolizes community and hospitality. Today, it has found its way into kitchens around the world, celebrated for its unique texture and vibrant taste.

SenegaleseSNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups okra
1 large onion
2 cups tomatoes
1 cup peppers
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
1 lb fish
1/4 cup palm oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 lb shrimp
1/2 lb stockfish
1 teaspoon dry chili pepper

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

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar flavor with health benefits.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein alternative.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

1

Start by adding water to the pot and adding ashes around it.

2

Pound the okra and add it to the pot with the fish and hot pepper.

3

Roast the onions before pounding them to add to the soup.

4

Add all fish, meat, and vegetables together in the pot.

5

Steam the rice for 10-15 minutes before boiling it.

6

Add salt to the rice after steaming and then pour it into boiling water.

7

Pound the roasted onions and dry chili together before adding them to the soup.

8

Add sugar to the okra soup for flavor.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringblending

Equipment Needed

large potblendercutting boardknifemeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatariangluten-freenut-freesoy-freelow-carb

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

KandiaKandia Soup

Other Takes on Fish

(24 videos)

Similar Senegalese Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)