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SUPERKANJA (GAMBIAN OKRA STEW)

SuperKanja is a Gambian okra stew, usually served over rice, and is very nutritious. It is popular among Gambians in both the rural and urban areas. There are many variations of the dish, but the basic ingredients are the same.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine African, Gambia, West-African
Servings 3
Calories 1960 kcal

Equipment

  • pot

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lean beef
  • 2 cups of palm oil
  • 2 medium onions
  • 1 lb smoked catfish or any fish
  • 2 lbs okra diced into small cubes
  • Pepper and salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon of baking powder
  • 8 cups of water

Instructions
 

Directions

  • Cut the meat into chunks and wash thoroughly
  • Boil the meat and fish in a pot with enough water for 15 minutes. Then remove the fish from the pit.
  • Add salt, onions, pepper, and diced okra to the pot and mix well.
  • Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, and then add the palm oil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally
  • Add the fish back to the pot and simmer for 6-10 minutes on low heat.
  • You can also add crabs and shrimps to the dish if you so wish.
  • Serve with white rice or fufu.

Notes

Notes: You should make sure that the okra has broken down into small pieces.

Nutrition

Calories: 1960kcal
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