
Soups
Vokatra
A green vegetable soup typical of Madagascar, made with brèdes, tomatoes and spices. It's light, flavoured with ginger, and eaten hot with everyday rice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Wash the brèdes thoroughly and roughly chop them.
- Dice the onion and tomatoes finely, and crush the garlic.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onion, garlic and ginger for 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and let them break down for 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Pour in the water, bring to the boil, then add the brèdes and turmeric.
- Simmer for 15 minutes over low heat, then adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with white rice.
Variations and tips
Version with eggs. Crack an egg into the boiling soup near the end of cooking and let it poach for 3 minutes.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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