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Abunuabunu

Abunuabunu is a light, fragrant Ghanaian soup made with leafy greens, vegetables and a base of peanut paste or fish depending on the region. It is served hot, often with a cereal dough or rice.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Base

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Rinse the leaves under running water, remove the tough stalks and finely chop the leaves.
  2. Slice the okra into rounds and set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a large pot and fry the sliced onion until golden.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes and chillies and let them reduce over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the crushed dried shrimp and the peanut paste, then pour in the water and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Add the okra and cook for 10 minutes, until tender.
  7. Add the chopped leaves and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes, stirring, until just wilted.
  8. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder, then serve piping hot with the rice.

Variations and tips

Family version. Add pieces of smoked fish or chicken together with the okra for a more filling soup.

Using what you can find. Dried shrimp can be replaced with frozen peeled prawns, added at the end of cooking.

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