How to make fried Ochro and Salted Cod fish

salted cod fish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is less expensive and readily available.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while being affordable.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective option.

Soak 2 pieces of salted cod fish in water for about 2 hours to reduce saltiness.

Boil the soaked cod fish in a pan with water for 20-30 minutes to soften it and remove excess salt.

Drain the cod fish and wash it again before cooking.

Wash the okra and leave it to dry overnight to prevent sliminess when cutting.

Cut the okra into pieces, about medium thickness, not too thin or thick.

In a pan, heat oil and add the drained salted cod fish, frying it briefly.

Add chopped garlic, green onions, onions, and maruiri peppers to the pan with the cod fish and mix well.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of tomato paste to the mixture for color and flavor.

Add the okra to the pan, but do not add salt immediately to avoid sliminess.

Cook the okra, then taste it before adding salt, which should be added halfway through cooking.

After tasting, add about 1 teaspoon of salt if needed, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until done.

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