Seafood Ila Alasepo okro soup style

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor with healthier fats.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a great plant-based protein alternative.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Green beans provide a similar texture and flavor.

Chop all ingredients including onions, beef, and okra, setting them aside.

Chop okra in two different ways: half into chunky pieces and half into tiny bits.

Add palm oil to a pot and heat it up.

Add chopped onions and eru to the pot and fry to release flavors.

Add dried fish, stock fish, and beef to the pot and stir.

Add salt and seasoning cubes, mixing everything together and allow to cook for a bit.

Add crabs and prawns to the pot, stirring carefully to avoid breaking them.

Add the chopped bits of okra and the chunky pieces, stirring gently.

Add a little water to the pot, using water from rinsing the blender used for peppers.

Allow the soup to steam for a bit, adjusting water as needed for desired consistency.

Add prawns at this point and let everything cook together for a little bit.

Cover the pot for a few seconds to finish cooking and serve hot with a swallow of choice.

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