West African Okra Stew
“Each person must ride the road of their own fate.”-African Proverb
Okra stew is a universal dish in West Africa; you
have as many variations as there are languages. There are thousands of
languages spoken in Africa; over 2,000 in fact. Many times the same recipe will
taste entirely different with different spices added. African food is
delicious; West African Okra Stew is full of flavor and spice lovingly prepared
by African families for generations. Learn how to cook 30-minute healthy West
African Okra Stew recipe while eating and exploring our way through Africa one
country at a time.
West African Okra Stew
Ingredients:
3 cups fresh okra (whole or sliced)
3 cloves garlic crushed
1 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
2 medium fresh tomatoes evenly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a large pot on medium heat, add oil then sauté garlic and caraway seeds one minute. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer covered for 30 minutes.
