QUICK AND EASY OKRA SOUP |Best Recipe from Sierra Leone 🇸🇱

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor with healthier fats.

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a protein-rich alternative, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: homemade spice mix

Herbs add flavor without added sodium.

Wash all the ingredients thoroughly.

Heat palm oil in a pot until hot.

Add chopped onions and sauté until they are soft.

Stir in chopped bell peppers and tomatoes, cooking until they are softened.

Add the sliced okra and mix well with the other ingredients.

Pour in water to reach the desired consistency and bring to a simmer.

Add seasoning cubes and salt to taste.

Incorporate meat and fish, cooking until they are tender.

Add crayfish and pepper, stirring to combine everything.

If using, add spinach and cook until it wilts.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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