The Most Unique South Sudanese Dish I've Ever Tried

dried fish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is more accessible and easier to prepare.

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini can provide a similar texture and is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is usually less expensive while still being a neutral oil.

chili pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Paprika adds color and mild flavor at a lower cost.

Soak dried fish in hot water for 15 minutes and rinse it.

Finely chop the onion and set aside.

Cut the rehydrated fish into small slices using scissors.

Add the fish slices and chopped onion to a pot.

Pour in 3 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Add fish stock and bay leaf; mix well.

Add garlic granules or fresh garlic and cover; simmer for 20 minutes.

Boil frozen okra in a separate pot with boiling water for 5 minutes.

Add bicarbonate soda to the okra and mix well; cover and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Check if the fish is done and add spices to taste; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

Add the blended okra to the fish mixture and simmer for 5 minutes.

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