Good Food from Chad

Chad Okra Dipping Sauce 

Chad okra dipping sauce is a delightful blend of creamy and tangy flavors, infused with a variety of fresh herbs that elevate its taste. This sauce is not only rich in texture but also offers a refreshing contrast to savory dishes. 

Known for its simplicity, okra sauce stands out as one of the most straightforward and accessible recipes from Chad's vibrant culinary tradition. With just a few ingredients and minimal preparation time, it's perfect for those looking to explore African cuisine. Whether served alongside grilled meats, fresh vegetables or as a flavorful dip for bread, this dipping sauce is sure to impress with its unique taste and easy preparation.

Okra sauce is a universal dipping dish in Chad and you have as many variations to the recipe as there are languages. Our okra dipping sauce is the perfect dipping sauce for everything from chicken tenders to roasted vegetables to crudites to chicken wings. For a spicy dipping sauce add ground sweet paprika, and ground red chili powder to taste.

Chad Okra Vegetable Dipping Sauce Recipe Ingredients and Directions

Ingredients

4 cups fresh okra

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon fresh black pepper

Water to cover

Directions 

In a large pot on medium heat add finely chop okra, water, lemon and spices, simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the pot of okra from the heat and drain the water. Cool the okra for 10 minutes. Purée in the pot with an immersion blender or food processor and process until smooth. Serve with bread, rice or the traditional African food recipe of Chad millet cake. It's great with fried onions and roasted corn on the cob. 

Varieties of okra

What is okra

Okra is a vegetable and a good source of minerals, vitamins, and fiber. It contains a distinctive gooey liquid used to naturally thicken sauces. The taste is mild, but it has a unique texture with peach-like fuzz on the outside and small, edible seeds on the inside of the pod. Okra has two varieties of colors, green and red. Red okra tastes the same as green okra; the only difference is color.

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