Nigerian Okra Stew
This delicious, bold, and flavourful Nigerian Okra Stew is a hearty West African main. The main ingredients include okra, blended tomato mix, fish, and shrimp. Serve with eba or pounded yam.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 159kcal
Equipment
- 1 Medium-sized pot
- 1 chopping board
- 1 Chefs knife
Ingredients
- 500 g okra chopped thinly
- 2 tsp of apon
- 1 tablespoon of iru
- 1 cube of Maggi
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup of dry powdered crayfish
- ¼ cup Dry fish
- 100 g of pre-cooked meat assorted see notes
- 100 g of fresh large shrimp
- Ground pepper to taste
- ½ cup of chicken stock
- A splash of palm oil
Instructions
- Wash and finely chop the okra. Discrad the top and the tips.
- Add water, palm oil, ground pepper, iru, and chicken stock to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add dry fish and assorted meat. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of apon. Cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Add salt, maggi, and shrimp. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Finally, add your chopped okra and cook for 10 minutes.
- Serve with eba or pounded yam.
Notes
- Prep Ingredients: Timing is crucial when making this stew, so ensure all ingredients are prepped and set aside.
- Stir: Gently stir the stew to prevent the fish from breaking.
Nutrition
Serving: 169g | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.87g | Protein: 11.16g | Fat: 9.49g | Saturated Fat: 1.716g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.624g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.601g | Trans Fat: 0.096g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 1.95g | Vitamin A: 791IU | Vitamin C: 37.6mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1.55mg