Ghanaian Okra Soup (Nkruma)
A savory Ghanaian soup made with okra, tomatoes, and various meats or fish. This recipe is carefully crafted to be completely soy-free.
Ingredients
- about 450 g Beef
- about 225 g Smoked Fish
- 1.5 cups Okra
- 4 medium Tomatoes
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 small Scotch Bonnet Pepper
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2.54 cm Ginger
- 3 tbsp Palm Oil
- 6 cups Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Wash and chop the beef into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2Clean the smoked fish and remove any bones.
- 3Wash and chop the okra into small pieces.
- 4Blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, and Scotch bonnet pepper into a smooth paste.
- 5Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides.
- 6Add the blended tomato mixture to the pot and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7Add the water and bring to a boil. Add the smoked fish and okra.
- 8Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the okra has thickened the soup.
- 9Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with fufu or banku.
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