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Derere (Zimbabwean Okra Relish)
About
A silky, deliberately slippery okra relish that the Shona and Ndebele of Zimbabwe eat with sadza, using a pinch of bicarbonate of soda to draw out okra's famous 'draw'.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Knife
- Chopping board
Ingredients
Fresh okra (ladies' fingers)300 g
Tomato, chopped1 medium
Onion or spring onion, chopped1 small
Bicarbonate of soda1/4 tsp
Water1 cup
Saltto taste
Peanut butter (optional, for a richer version)1 tbsp
Cooking oil (optional)1 tbsp
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