Okra soup is one of the popular Nigerian dishes that has a rich taste.
Here’s the simple recipes to make an okra soup.
- fresh okra.
- Assorted meat, ( chicken, beef , cow foot , shaki or any other meat of your choice.
- smoked fish.
- blended red pepper.
- salt to taste.
- shrimp ( optional)
- grounded crayfish ( optional)
- stock cube ( knorr or maggi star)
- Chopped Ugu leaves or Spinach.
- blended uziza seed ( optional).
DIRECTION:
STEP 1: wash and cut off the tip or head of the okra and chopped them into small piece.
STEP 2: De_ bone your smoked fish , if using dry fish , soak it in a hot water for 2 minutes or more to soften it.
STEP 3 : Add all the meat together in a pot season with salt, cubes and onion and steam it before adding water little at a time depending on the quantity of okra to avoid the soup becoming watering. cook it till the meats are done, bring it out and pour inside a bowl.
STEP 4: In a separate pot, heat the oil over a low heat ,add the diced onion and blended pepper.
STEP 5 : Add the stock or the meat water, the cooked meat, dry fish , smoked fish and shrimp ( if using ) stir and let it simmer for few minutes.
STEP 6: Add the chopped okra , blended uziza( if using) stir, let the soup boil for 3 or 4 minutes.
STEP 7: Add the seasoning cubes and salt if needed.
STEP 8: finally add your diced ugu vegetable or spinach and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
your tasty and flavorful okra soup is ready to be serve with any swallow of your choice.