sauce santé au gombo sec et feuilles fraîches d'aubergines locales 😋😋

dried okra

🥗Healthier: fresh okra

💰Cheaper: frozen okra

Fresh or frozen okra can be more accessible and provide similar texture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier option, while canola is often cheaper.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled fish is healthier, and canned tuna is a budget-friendly alternative.

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: lentils

Tofu is a healthier protein alternative, while lentils are a more economical option.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan.

Chop onions into small pieces and add to the pan, cooking for about 5 minutes until translucent.

Add tomato puree and mix well, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Add water according to the number of servings desired and let it simmer.

Add veal meat and let it cook until tender.

Add fresh eggplant leaves and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.

Add dried okra slowly while stirring to avoid lumps, using a whisk if necessary.

Add bicarbonate of soda to adjust the sauce thickness and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

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