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Mulah (okra stew)

Okra stew simmered with onion, tomato and beef or dried fish, which turns sticky and smooth. It is served with kisra or asida and is a regular on family tables.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the meat into pieces and brown it in the oil over medium heat until golden.
  2. Add the sliced onions and garlic and let them sweat for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes and the chili, then let it reduce for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the water or stock, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Slice the okra into rounds and add it to the sauce with the salt and pepper.
  6. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until the okra is tender and the sauce is thick.

Variations and tips

Fish version. Replace the meat with rehydrated dried fish, added at the end of cooking so it stays tender.

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Original Ecomely recipe.