DeleleOkra and Tomato Relish

Name: Delele (Okra and Tomato Relish)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Zambia
Ingredients: 350 g Okra (chopped); 120 g Onion (finely chopped); 220 g Tomato (finely chopped); 8 g Garlic (crushed); 25 ml Vegetable Oil; 550 ml Water; 3 g Baking Soda; 6 g Salt

A Zambian-style okra and tomato relish with onion and a small amount of baking soda for a soft, cohesive texture.

Prep

15m

Cook

20m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

105kcal

Calories

Protein

Fat

12g

Carbs

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

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Ingredients

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350g
Okra (chopped)
120g
Onion (finely chopped)
220g
Tomato (finely chopped)
8g
Garlic (crushed)
25ml
Vegetable Oil
550ml
Water
3g
Baking Soda
6g
Salt

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Method

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7 steps

01
Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
02
Add the onion and cook until soft.
03
Stir in the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
04
Add the tomato and cook until it breaks down into a thick sauce.
05
Pour in the water and bring to a gentle simmer.
06
Add the okra and the baking soda, then cook until the okra is tender and the sauce becomes glossy and lightly thickened.
07
Season with the salt and serve hot.

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