How to Make Delicious Ogbono & Okro Soup | Nigerian Draw Soup Recipe

ogbono

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseed

💰Cheaper: ground sunflower seeds

Ground flaxseed provides a similar thickening effect with added health benefits.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often more affordable.

stockfish

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner, and canned tuna is budget-friendly.

crayfish

🥗Healthier: dried shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish sauce

Dried shrimp offers a similar umami flavor, while fish sauce is usually less expensive.

Heat palm oil in a pot over medium heat until it shimmers.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in ogbono and mix well with the oil.

Gradually add water, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.

Add diced beef and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes until tender.

Incorporate stockfish and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.

Add sliced okra and stir into the soup.

Season with seasoning cubes, salt, and pepper to taste.

Add crayfish and stir to combine.

Introduce bitter leaf and scent leaf, mixing well.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.

Serve hot with pounded yam or rice.

Cooking Techniques

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