This simmered dish pairs smoked mackerel, flaked with okra, chopped, cooked cassava swallow and red onion, finely chopped. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
Season the smoked fish with half the salt and set aside. In a small pot, heat the palm oil on low for 1 minute (do not let it smoke).
red oniontomato pasteground crayfishchili powder
Add onion and cook 3 minutes until softened. Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute, then stir in ground crayfish, chili powder, and 3/4 cup (180 ml) water.
okra
Add the chopped okra and simmer 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup thickens and the okra is tender but still bright.
smoked mackerelsalt
Gently add the smoked fish and simmer 3 to 4 minutes to warm through. Taste and adjust salt.
okracooked cassava swallow (fufu style)
Warm the cooked swallow portion (microwave or steam 1 to 2 minutes). Serve the okra soup hot with the swallow on the side.
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