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Seafood Okra Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from Nigeria, Seafood Okra Soup is a beloved dish often enjoyed at family gatherings and celebrations. It highlights the rich flavors of the sea combined with the unique texture of okra, which thickens the soup. Traditionally, this dish showcases local seafood and is often served with rice or fufu. Today, variations can be found across West Africa, where okra is a staple ingredient, and seafood is celebrated in various forms.

NigerianNGmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb okra
1/4 cup palm oil
1 lb mixed seafood (fish, prawns, crabs, calamari)
0 lb beef
0 lb cow foot
1 medium onion
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb mixed seafood (fish, prawns, crabs, calamari)
1 lb mixed seafood (fish, prawns, crabs, calamari)
1 lb mixed seafood (fish, prawns, crabs, calamari)
1 teaspoon salt
2 seasoning cubes (Maggi)
1 tablespoon crayfish powder

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

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.

1

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

2

Chop okra into thin slices and set aside.

3

Dice onion; mince garlic and ginger.

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

potknifecutting boardspoon

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

seafood

Also Known As

Okra Pepper SoupSeafood Pepper Soup

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