Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 13 ingredients — the other 7 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Okra | 1 cup (100g) | 33 |
| Fish | 1 tbsp (18ml) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Meat | not in our table | 0 |
| Liver | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Smoked Fish | not in our table | 0 |
| Bean | not in our table | 0 |
| Crayfish | not in our table | 0 |
| Scotch | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 500 g beef , goat , or assorted meat (optional: cow tripe, kidney, or liver)
- 1 medium onion , chopped
- 2–3 seasoning cubes
- Salt (to taste)
- Water (as needed)
- 1–2 ea . smoked fish or dried fish (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons ground locust beans ( dawadawa )
- 2–3 tablespoons palm oil
- 2 cups fresh chopped or grated okra (or 1½ cups dried okra)
- 2 tablespoons ground crayfish
- Fresh or dried ground Scotch bonnet chile (to taste)
Directions
In a pot, combine your cleaned meat, chopped onions, seasoning cubes, and a pinch of salt. Add a little water and simmer until the meat is cooked through and tender to your taste. This can take a while for tough cuts of meat.
If using smoked or dried fish, add it along with the ground locust beans ( dawadawa ). Allow it to simmer for 5–10 minutes.
Pour in the palm oil and stir well. Let it cook for a few minutes to combine the flavors.
Stir in the okra. If using dried okra, you may need to add some extra water. Stir continuously to encourage the characteristic "draw" (slippery texture).
Sprinkle in the ground crayfish and pepper. Adjust salt and seasoning to taste.
Allow the soup to simmer for another 5–10 minutes. Avoid overcooking the okra to maintain its texture.