Stew
Superkanja (Gambian Okra Stew)

Superkanja (Gambian Okra Stew)

The Gambia

80Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

A thick, palm-oil-rich okra stew from Mandinka and Wolof kitchens in The Gambia, loaded with meat, fish and greens and eaten over rice.

Equipment
  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Grater or blender
  • Ladle
Ingredients
Fresh okra500 g
Beef, cubed400 g
Smoked fish1 cup
Fresh fish steaks400 g
Palm oil½ cup
Onion1
Garlic3 cloves
Molokhia or spinach (optional)2 cups
Scotch bonnet1
Ground dried chilli1 tsp
Dried shrimp or crayfish½ cup
Stock cubes2
Water5 cups
Saltto taste

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