Chadian Dried Fish and Okra Sauce

Name: Chadian Dried Fish and Okra Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chad
Ingredients: 180 g Dried Fish (rinsed, soaked until pliable, and drained); 300 g Okra (trimmed); 250 g Tomato (finely chopped); 160 g Onion (finely chopped); 10 g Garlic (crushed); 35 g Tomato Paste; 35 ml Vegetable Oil; 1 pcs Bouillon Cube; 3 g Chili Powder; 6 g Salt; 650 ml Water

A deeply savory sauce of dried fish, tomatoes, and okra, cooked until thick and aromatic. It is a practical, flavorful dish that pairs especially well with millet dumplings or rice.

Prep

20m

Cook

35m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

274kcal

Calories

31g

Protein

10g

Fat

15g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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180g
Dried Fish (rinsed, soaked until pliable, and drained)
300g
Okra (trimmed)
250g
Tomato (finely chopped)
160g
Onion (finely chopped)
10g
Garlic (crushed)
35g
Tomato Paste
35ml
Vegetable Oil
1pcs
Bouillon Cube
3g
Chili Powder
6g
Salt
650ml
Water

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Method

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5 steps

01
Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft.
02
Stir in the garlic, then add the tomato and tomato paste. Cook until the mixture becomes thick and fragrant.
03
Add the dried fish, bouillon cube, chili powder, salt, and water. Bring to a gentle simmer.
04
Add the okra and cook until it is tender and the sauce thickens naturally.
05
Taste and adjust with a little more salt if needed, then serve hot.

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