#cooking with me MOST POPULAR South Sudanese TRADITIONAL FOOD #cooking Africantraditional#food

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen okra

Green beans provide a similar texture and flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while canola is more budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more concentrated, while frozen can be more accessible.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often less expensive and have a long shelf life.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Season with coriander, cumin, salt, black pepper, and chili powder, stirring to combine.

Add okra and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.

Pour in water and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until okra is fully tender.

Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.

Cooking Techniques

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