Nigerian Okra and Stew soup

Ingredients

• •Fresh okra (chopped or sliced)
• •1 cup water or stock
• •Salt to taste
• •1 seasoning cube (optional)
• •Crayfish (optional)
• •4–6 tomatoes
• •2 red bell peppers
• •2 scotch bonnet peppers
• •1 large onion
• •1/2 cup palm oil or vegetable oil
• •Beef , fish , or chicken
• •2–3 seasoning cubes
• •Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 11. Wash and finely slice the okra.
2. 22. Place in a pot with a small amount of water or stock.
3. 33. Add salt, seasoning cube, and crayfish if using.
4. 44. Cook for 5–10 minutes until slightly thick but still fresh in texture.
5. 55. Blend tomatoes, peppers, and onion.
6. 66. Heat oil in a separate pot.
7. 77. Add the blended mixture and cook until it thickens and oil begins to separate.
8. 88. Add meat or fish and season with salt and seasoning cubes.
9. 99. Simmer until fully cooked and well flavored.
10. 1010. Serve the cooked okra in a bowl.
11. 1111. Serve the stew separately alongside it.
12. 1212. Combine while eating as desired.