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Stir and combine, then add the chopped okra…Īdd the fresh prawns if you’re using any, leave to cook for 5 minutes… It has a low smoke point, so when it smokes, add the onions and stir well. Add the ham and stir fry for 2 -3 minutes until it begins to brown a bit. Now add the shredded smoked fish, smoked prawns, cooked meats and smoked fish back into the pot. Heat the palm oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic. Leave to cook for 3 minutes. Now add the blended okra. Stir vigorously to combine…. This recipe uses the following products: Cut. Give it a few minutes before deciding to add any more. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Just mix the okra with room temperature water, and blend until they are thoroughly combined, and add into your Okra soup when it is boiling. Now add the ground pepper, then the locust beans…Īdd the ground crayfish, then the chopped peppers…. Add remaining ingredients and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes. If you’re choosing not to use palm oil please skip this step. When the meats are soft, transfer the meats into a bowl, leaving just the stock in the pot. Add the palm oil and leave to boil on medium heat for 6-8 minutes… You’ll need at least 5 cups of stock left in the pot after boiling the meats so, ensure you add enough water. Okra Soup is one the simplest vegetarian soup recipes prepared with the famous vegetable - Ladies Finger. Ensure you end up with very rich and tasty stock.
If your stock isn’t well seasoned, then your soup may end up tasting bland. You’ll need to season your meats really well as this will serve as the base of your Ila Alasepo. If you’re using stock fish, add with the softer meats… Add the white parts of the green onion, garlic, and celery and cook until the celery is tender. Start with tougher meats like Shaki, Cow foot, Ponmo, add softer meats as you go. 10 ounces Okra 1 cup Corn Kernels, fresh, canned or frozen 1 teaspoon Cajun Creole Seasoning 1 pinch of Salt and Pepper, to taste Directions Melt the butter and olive oil in a medium saucepan over a medium-low heat. If the okra soup is too thick, you can add a little water to dilute it.ĭo you love cooking or do you know anyone who does? please share this post with them.Boil the meats on medium to high heat with the chopped onion, Knorr Cubes, garlic and salt to taste.
You can add some habanero pepper for more heat.Be careful not to overcook it, or the okra might begin to turn brown.For a vegan option, you can substitute with mushrooms.Long story short, don’t use potash for this soup if you are not confident. Well, either way, the use of potash works well for me but it also has to be used in moderation or it will kill the elasticity of the okra. I sometimes blend my okra on a pulse for a coarse texture to make plain okra and it always turns out well without the need for potash.Įach time I make ila alasepo, I use potash maybe because my mum always says you must add potash to make it draw. These days you necessarily don’t need potash (Kaun) to make okra soup draw. This soup is made with okra vegetables cooked in a delicious mixture of palm oil, shrimps, goat meat, fish, and African spices and simmered to perfection! This loaded okro soup is a staple in West Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon.
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