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Dried Fish with Okra

Dried fish with okra.

Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Total35 min
Serves6
DifficultyEasy
Per serving215 kcal
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Burkina FasoMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Onion1
  • Tomatoes2
  • Soumbala (fermented néré seeds)1 tbsp
  • Chilli1
  • Shea butter or oil3 tbsp
  • Water800 ml
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Okra400 g
  • Potash (kanwa) or baking soda1/4 tsp
  • Dried fish250 g

Method

  1. BaseFry onion, tomato and chilli in shea butter; add soumbala.
  2. MeatSoak and add the dried fish.
  3. SauceAdd water. Add chopped or dried okra with a pinch of potash and cook, stirring, 15 minutes until slimy and thick.
  4. ServeServe with tô, rice or couscous.

Nutrition per serving

Calories215 kcal
Protein28.0 g
Carbohydrates9.7 g
Fat7.1 g
Fibre3.3 g
Sugar3.3 g
Sodium3606 mg
Saturated fat3.8 g
Serving sizeabout 320 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Fish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Dried Fish with Okra take to make?

About 35 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Dried Fish with Okra?

About 215 kcal per serving, with 28 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 320 g each.

Which allergens does Dried Fish with Okra contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Fish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Dried Fish with Okra from?

Dried Fish with Okra is a main course from Burkina Faso. Dried fish with okra.

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