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Okra stew

An okra stew simmered with smoked fish, dried shrimp and palm oil, whose characteristic creamy texture is part of its charm. It is a simple and flavourful everyday dish from Gabonese cooking.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

On the side

Instructions

  1. Wash the okra, trim the ends and slice it into thin rounds.
  2. Soak the smoked fish in lukewarm water for 10 minutes, then drain it and flake it.
  3. In a saucepan, heat the palm oil and fry the onions and garlic until golden.
  4. Add the crushed tomatoes, the chilli, the fish and the dried shrimp, then cook for 5 minutes, stirring.
  5. Stir in the okra and the water, then simmer for 25 minutes over low heat, stirring regularly until the sauce is creamy.
  6. Season with salt, pepper and stock, then serve hot with white rice.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the fish and shrimp with mushrooms and smoked tofu.

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