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Okra stew (mafe takou, okro soup)

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Okra Stew

Cultural Context

Originating from South Sudan, Okra Stew is a beloved dish that showcases the region's agricultural bounty. Traditionally, it is a communal meal, often enjoyed with family and friends, symbolizing hospitality and togetherness. Today, variations of this stew can be found across East Africa, adapting to local ingredients and tastes.

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6 servings
Servings4
3lbs fresh okra
1 cut of smoked fish (kuta)
1/2lb beef
Quarter chicken leg (optional)
2 cups palm oil
One medium onion
One small onion
Hot pepper
2 tbs dried fish powder (bonga or crayfish)
2 large maggi (bouillon cubes)
Salt
1-2 cups water
1

Wash okra and slice and chop into small pieces and set aside.

2

Steam beef and chicken and shred chicken.

3

Divide small onion into 2 (slice the half and set aside).

4

Blend the medium onion and the other half with pepper.

5

Wash smoked fish and remove the bones.

6

In a clean dry pot, add 2 cups palm oil.

7

Heat oil and add sliced onions.

8

Then add okra, stir and cover pot to steam for 2-3 minutes.

9

Steam for another 3-5 minutes and add blended onions, beef, chicken, smoked fish, Maggi, powdered fish, salt, and extra pepper if desired.

10

Stir, cover, and reduce the heat.

11

Cook until oil separates.

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