ZOMI INFUSED OKRO SOUP RECIPE

Zomi is basically spiced Palm oil which is popular in Ghana and Togo.

Just the same way as Olive oil has its grade in quality and taste so does Palm oil. The best way to identify the best Zomi is by placing it in a cold environment and it shouldn’t solidify. It’s creamy and can be enjoyed on its own.

In Ghana the best Red Red (Beans and Palm oil) seller will use Zomi and if you’re lucky a portion of the settled bottom part of the oil (which is packed with natural flavours)

For this recipe I used my pre chopped and frozen Okra and in place of GBOMA (Garden Egg leaves) I substituted it with Kale.

It’s important you buy your Zomi from a sustainable source where Palm nut trees are replanted.

INGREDIENTS 

500g of chopped Okro

150g of Kale

30g of blended Ginger

250g of Smoked Fish

250 of mixed Fish (available in most UK supermarkets or any Fishmonger)

500g of Tilapia fillets

1.5 litres of water 

10 Green Chillies

2 large Onions 

1 teaspoonful of bicarbonate soda

Salt to taste

METHOD 

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THE HEALTHIEST AND TASTIEST OKRO SOUP RECIPE EVER

Where at thou hot 'Akple' (steamed pliable dumpling made out of Corn)?

That’s the question you will be asking when you make this flavour packed and healthy Okro soup. I used frozen baby Okra that I purchased from Sainsburys and blended the Okra using the lowest setting of my Vitamix blender. This makes for a quick recipe. 

There are various must try Okra recipes on my YouTube channel, ‘Ndudu by Fafa’ below;

INGREDIENTS 

400g of frozen or fresh Okra

150g of steamed Kale or Spinach

2 large Onions

10 green Chillies (The quantity used should suit your personal preference). 

2 packs of slightly smoked Mackerel from Sainsburys 

2 packs of Fish mix (readily available in most supermarkets or Fishmongers)

500ml of Water or Fish stock

50g of smoked dried Herrings or Smoked Fish

50g of smoked dried Prawns / Fresh Prawns

Coconut oil

Salt to taste

Spice blend

1 large Onion

1 leveled tablespoonful of Aniseed

30g of Ginger

3 cloves of Garlic

6 Green Chillies

You can enjoy the soup on its own or with Banku, Gari Piñon, Eba, Kenkey, Rice balls or your preferred carbohydrate.

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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 

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OKRA SOUP

In response to the high demand for my quick Okra soup, here is a recipe to tingle your taste buds. 

Ingredients:

500g Chopped Okra

1 litre Chicken stock / Vegetable stock 

2 medium sized onions

I teaspoon of coconut oil or vegetable oil

1 teaspoon of cumin

1 whole Habanero/ Scotch Bonnet Chilli

30g of peeled ginger

1 smoked chipotle chilli (optional)

1 large bag of fresh spinach

2 large diced sun-ripened tomatoes

1 teaspoon of Bicarbonate of Soda (optional )

Salt

 

The exciting thing about this dish is, you can create a variation with different flavours by using the following or combining them ( an indulgent act).

 Choose;

Seafood medley ( Prawns, Crabs, mussels)

Mixed fish or Fish balls ( smoked fish, fresh fish, fried fish)

Meat or meat balls (Goat,Lamb,Beef)

Poultry ( smoked Turkey, Chicken, Guinea Fowl, Duck, Pheasant )

Vegetable Medley

For a vegetarian option you can add Cauliflower and Aubergine.

Okra (Ladies Fingers, Bhindi, Fetri)

Method;

Blend together the ginger, 1 whole onion and cumin. Add a bit of water and blend to a silky smooth consistency.

In a saucepan on a medium heat add the oil till it's warm. Add the cumin and ginger mix and cook slowly for about 8 minutes or until you have a a thick paste. (The reason I slow cook the the mix is, the onion caramelises which lends it's sweetness to the dish. It's all about flavour remember)

Using another saucepan on a medium heat warm your preferred stock and add the chopped okra. 

Add the bicarbonate of soda which activates the Okra's mucilage. This is optional, as some prefer the soup without it's slimy characteristic.

A chicken and vegetable mix Okra Soup

Cook for 2 minutes then add your cumin and ginger paste. 

Cut your medium sized onions in two and slice sideways and add to the okra mix. 

I used prawns and left over cooked meatballs for this recipe. I added the raw prawns  (cooked for 2 minutes) and then added the meat balls.

Add the chipotle (for a smoky flavour) and salt to taste.

Cook for a further 3 minutes and turn the heat off. 

Add the chopped tomatoes and spinach. Cover the soup  to allow the spinach to wilt and the flavours to infuse for 5 minutes. 

Okra soup with meat balls and prawns

Voila your Okra Soup is ready. Best eaten with Banku ( steamed corn and cassava dumpling , rice, yam)

Traditionally Palm oil is used for a rather earthy taste. When cooking with Palm oil it's best to use smoked fish or meat, for poultry and seafood it's best to use vegetable oil, coconut oil or unrefined Shea butter. 

Okra soup cooked with Palm oil (Made by my Mum)

The perfect way of enjoying Banku and Okra soup.

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