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Senegalese Smoked Fish And Okra Soupou Kandja

Name: Senegalese Smoked Fish And Okra Soupou Kandja
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Senegalese
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh okra, trimmed and sliced into rounds; 2 tbsp red palm oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 lb smoked trout fillets, flaked into medium pieces; 2 cups seafood broth, or vegetable broth; 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, with juices; 1 tbsp brown miso paste, provides rich savory depth

A comforting coastal stew highlighting sliced fresh okra simmered with flaked smoked fish and savory red palm oil.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

Technique to learn

Natural Okra Thickening

Utilizing the natural soluble fibers released by sliced okra during simmering to create a silky gravy consistency.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat red palm oil in a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat until melted and fragrant.

Step 2: Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking for 3 minutes until translucent and soft.

Step 3: Stir in diced tomatoes and miso paste, cooking for 3 minutes to break down the tomatoes.concept.

Step 4: Pour in seafood broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 5: Add sliced okra, lower heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 12 minutes until okra softens and thickens the stew.

Step 6: Fold in flaked smoked fish and simmer gently for 4 minutes until thoroughly warmed through before serving.

Cooking tips

Simmering okra uncovered prevents excess stickiness while letting the stew thicken naturally.
Smoked fish adds traditional deep savoriness; choose high quality halal smoked trout or mackerel.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Senegalese; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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