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Cameroonian Okra Soup

This okra is cooked together with egusi (melon seeds). A tasty and healthy soup!

Ingredients

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1/2 pound okra (about 1/4 kg) (finely chopped or roughly blended)
1 cup egusi (melon seeds) (ground)
1 pound fish, meat or both (I used smoked fish and beef)
1 large crayfish seasoning cube (Maggi Crevette) or 3 small seasoning cubes (regular Maggi)
1 small onion (chopped)
1/2 cup crayfish
Salt
1 hot pepper (habanero) (optional)

1
If using meat, start by boiling the meat with water at the same level of the meat until tender. Half way through the cooking, season with salt and 1/4 of the chopped onions.
2
Mix egusi with water to form a paste. Add to boiled meat and let it cook for 10 minutes. Add in smoked fish and let them cook for another 5-10 minutes. Be sure to check the consistency of the soup as you go, adding more water as needed.
3
Now add in Maggi, salt to taste and crayfish. Mix well and let them simmer for two minutes.
4
Add in chopped or roughly blended okra (please watch video to see how I prepare the okra). Mix well with the rest of the soup. Add in water as needed. If you want it lighter, add in more water. Let it cook for 2-5 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the okra. It should still look green and vibrant. Taste to make sure seasoning is perfect.
5
Serve with cooked garri or any fufu of choice.