AUTHENTIC OKRA SOUP RECIPE (The best kept secret of the Ewe tribe)

INGREDIENTS 

300g of deseeded and chopped Okra

Quarter of a teaspoon of Bicarbonate Soda / Akaun

1kg of Chicken Thighs 

2 tablespoonful of Tomato Purée 

400g of blended Tomatoes 

3 large sliced Onions

2 Bay Leaves or 30g or Basil 

1 Habanero Chilli

6 Green Chillies

6 tablespoonful of your preferred Cooking Oil

750ml of Water

Salt to taste

SPICE BLEND 

30g of Ginger

1 large Onion

1 tablespoonful of Aniseed 

2 cloves of Garlic 

METHOD 

Watch how to make this classic Ewe Okra dish from the Volta Region of Ghana below;

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THE PERFECT OKRO SOUP RECIPE

Okra is a versatile vegetable that can be grilled, steamed, boiled, made into a stir fry, stew or soup. Okra is enjoyed across the world including Ghana, India, Pakistan, Brazil, Nigeria, Togo to mention but a few. Okra is also known as ‘Lady’s fingers’, Bhindi , Gumbo etc

Okro soup is the traditional dish of  the Ewe tribe in Ghana and it is also enjoyed in Togo and Nigeria.

Okra contains potassium, vitamin B, vitamin C, folic acid, and calcium. It's low in calories and has a high dietary fiber content.

Okro soup can be made with Meat, Poultry, Vegetables and Sea Food ans can be as simple as you wish or decadent by combining Meat and Fish. 

Enjoy this decadent edition. 

INGREDIENTS

3 large Onions

500g of chopped Okra

20ml of Zomi or Palm oil

2 Habanero chillies

40g of blended Ginger, Aniseed & Onion

1 large blended Tomato

1 shrimp stock cube

400g of Smoked Mackerel or any fish of your choosing

500g of diced Lamb pieces with bones

150g of Prawns

200g of Crabs

250ml of water

60g of Gboma (The African Egg Plant) leaves or Spinach.

Salt to taste.

METHOD 

Watch how to make this decadent Okro soup on my YouTube channel. 'Ndudu by Fafa'. Don't forget to subscribe, like the video, try the recipe, leave a comment with your feedback and share. 

All photos, recipes and videos are by he owner of this blog.