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Superkanja (Gambian Okra Stew)
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Superkanja (Gambian Okra Stew)

7 ingredients 6 steps 1 hr 1 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

660
Calories
49g
Protein
42g
Fat
19g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Beef 100g cooked 250
Salmon 100g cooked 208
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Okra 1 cup (100g) 33
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Catfish 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

  • 2 lbs lean beef , cut into chunks
  • 1 lb smoked catfish or any fish of your choice
  • 2 medium onions , chopped
  • Pepper
  • 2 lbs okra , diced into small cubes
  • Palm oil
  • Salt to taste

Directions

1

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the meat and fish. Let them boil for 15 minutes, then remove the fish from the pot.

2

To the pot, add salt, onions, pepper, and diced okra. Mix all the ingredients well.

3

Cook the mixture over medium heat for 15 minutes, then incorporate the palm oil.

4

Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5

Afterward, return the fish to the pot and continue simmering for 6–10 minutes on low heat.

6

Serve the superkanja stew with white rice or fufu.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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