Liberian red oil okra soup/ stew

red palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu provides protein with fewer calories.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is often less expensive and still flavorful.

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini can mimic the texture while being more accessible.

Heat red palm oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and green bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to simmer and add sliced okra, stirring gently.

Add seasoning cubes, salt, and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Incorporate fish and crayfish, simmering for 10-15 minutes until flavors meld.

Add chopped scallions and bitter leaf, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Serve hot with rice or fufu.

Cooking Techniques

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