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Fish with Tomato and Okra

Guyanese stew of fish in okra sauce and tomato sauce.

Prep30 min
Cook1 h
Total1 h 30 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving354 kcal
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GuyanaMain courseHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

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

  • Onion, chopped1
  • Garlic cloves5
  • Wiri wiri or scotch bonnet pepper1
  • Thyme3 sprigs
  • Green seasoning (shallot, celery, thyme, garlic blend)3 tbsp
  • Vegetable oil4 tbsp
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper1/2 tsp
  • Okra, sliced500 g
  • Red palm oil60 ml
  • Water700 ml
  • Tomatoes, chopped5
  • Tomato paste3 tbsp
  • Bay leaves2
  • Water500 ml
  • Firm fish (snapper, grouper or capitaine), in steaks1.2 kg

Method

  1. SeasonSeason the fish with lime, garlic and salt.
  2. BaseHeat the oil; fry the onion, garlic, pepper and green seasoning until fragrant.
  3. SauceAdd okra and palm oil; simmer 15 minutes until thick and silky.
  4. SauceAdd tomatoes, paste and bay; simmer 25 minutes into a thick sauce.
  5. AddLay in the fish; simmer 15 minutes.
  6. ServeServe with white rice or roti.

Nutrition per serving

Calories354 kcal
Protein44.0 g
Carbohydrates18.2 g
Fat13.0 g
Fibre5.9 g
Sugar6.2 g
Sodium757 mg
Saturated fat2.0 g
Serving sizeabout 570 g

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

Allergens

Contains Fish, Celery. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Fish with Tomato and Okra take to make?

About 1 h 30 min in total: 30 min of preparation and 1 h of cooking.

How many calories are in Fish with Tomato and Okra?

About 354 kcal per serving, with 44 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 570 g each.

Which allergens does Fish with Tomato and Okra contain?

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

Where is Fish with Tomato and Okra from?

Fish with Tomato and Okra is a main course from Guyana. Guyanese stew of fish in okra sauce and tomato sauce.

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