Description
Enjoy this rich, protein-packed Nigerian Okra Soup. It’s a flavorful and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Okra, chopped
- 1 lb Assorted Meats (Beef, Goat, Tripe)
- 1 cup Cooked Assorted Fish (Mackerel, Catfish)
- 1 cup Ground Crayfish
- 1/2 cup Palm Oil
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 2 Scotch Bonnet Peppers, chopped
- 2 tbsp Ground Egusi (Melon Seeds)
- 2 cups Beef or Chicken Broth
- 1 tbsp Ogiri Okpei (Fermented Locust Beans)
- Salt to taste
- Seasoning cubes to taste
Instructions
- Prepare meats: Boil assorted meats until tender. Season with salt and seasoning cubes.
- Cook okra: In a separate pot, heat palm oil. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add broth: Pour in beef or chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Incorporate ingredients: Add ground crayfish, ground egusi, ogiri okpei, and chopped scotch bonnet peppers. Stir well.
- Combine meats and fish: Add cooked assorted meats and fish to the pot.
- Simmer: Allow the soup to simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add okra: Add chopped okra and cook until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and seasoning cubes to taste. Serve hot with fufu, eba, or pounded yam.
Notes
- Adjust the quantity of pepper to suit your spice preference.
- You can substitute assorted meats and fish with your preferred choices.
- Ogiri Okpei adds a unique flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg