EASY To MAKE Liberian Fried Okra RECIPE + HOW TO MAKE Liberian Fried Okra

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while maintaining texture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika gives color without as much heat.

Clean the fish with lime and vinegar, then rinse with running water.

Pat the fish dry and season lightly with black pepper and dried herbs.

Soak the okra in salt water for about 10 minutes, then rinse with cool running water.

Slice the okra and prep the other veggies: spring onions, bell peppers, yellow onion, garlic, and habanero peppers.

Add cooking oil to the pan and heat it until hot.

Fry the fish over medium-high heat until golden, then remove from heat and set aside.

In the same pan, add some onions and shrimp, cooking for about 2 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.

Add the rest of the onions to the pan and cook until translucent.

Add the bell peppers and cook for 1 minute.

Add tomato paste and fry for about 2-3 minutes to deepen the flavor.

Add the okra and fry for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add seasonings and about 1/3 cup of water, along with dry shrimp and bay leaves.

Cover and let it cook for about 10 minutes, then stir and adjust seasonings if needed.

Add the protein back in, reduce heat to medium-low, and let it simmer.

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