Fanlè

Instructions

1. Soak the dried fish for 10 minutes in lukewarm water, then rinse and drain it.
2. Grind the dried baobab leaves into a fine powder in a mortar or blender.
3. Heat the palm oil in a large pot, fry the onion and tomatoes until you have a melted base, about 8 minutes.
4. Add the dried fish, the chilli and the water, then cook for 15 minutes over medium heat.
5. Stir in the baobab leaf powder and the okra cut into rounds, then simmer for 20 minutes, stirring regularly, until thick and green.