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.

Season assorted meat with half of the beneath seasoning and black pepper; mix well.

Steam the seasoned assorted meat and save the broth.

Chop onion and habaneros.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot for 30-45 seconds.

Add chopped onions and mix.

Add tomato paste and mix well, adjusting the amount based on food quantity.

Add chopped okra and mix; let fry for 5-10 minutes.

Add chopped habanero peppers and mix; fry for an additional 3-5 minutes.

Add the steamed assorted meat and broth; mix well.

Cook for 10-15 minutes, checking occasionally.

Add dry fish, crab, shrimp, and crawfish; mix well and cook for 3-5 minutes.

Add palm butter leaves and mix; cover and cook on low medium heat until ready to serve.

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