Okra soup & cassava fufu: traditional recipe, origin and ingredients

Where does Okra soup & cassava fufu come from?

Okra soup is one of Cameroon’s favourite slippery soups. In the East it is served with firm cassava fufu; dried okra means it can be made all year round.

Other signature dishes of the East region: Kpem.

What are the ingredients for Okra soup & cassava fufu?

For 6 people:

• Dried okra
• Cassava flour
• Red palm oil
• Dried shrimp (njanga)
• Meat or fish (buy locally)

How do you make Okra soup & cassava fufu? Step-by-step recipe

1. Fry the onions in palm oil.
2. Add the dried okra, shrimp and water; whisk until the sauce draws.
3. Add meat or fish and simmer 15 min.
4. For the fufu, add the cassava flour to boiling water and work it firmly.
5. Serve together.

Tips for a perfect Okra soup & cassava fufu

• Whisk the soup so it draws, without overcooking it.
• Dried shrimp adds a lot of flavour.
• Work the cassava fufu vigorously.

What to serve with Okra soup & cassava fufu

Traditionally it is served with cassava fufu. It is a dish for everyday meals.

Where to buy Okra soup & cassava fufu ingredients in Europe and North America

Outside Cameroon, the dry and frozen ingredients for Okra soup & cassava fufu are often hard to find. Our kit gathers them, checked and packed in Douala, and delivers them across Europe, the UK, the US and Canada, including Paris, Brussels, London, Montreal.

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