Maffi Gumbo (Okra Sauce)

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Maffi Gumbo (Okra Sauce)

Maffi Gumbo (Okra Sauce) is a traditional Guinean (from Guinea-Conakry) recipe for a classic vegetarian sauce of okra in a hot chilli, onion, Maggi cube and palm oil base that can be served by itself or used as a base for meat and fish dishes. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Guinean version of: Okra Sauce (Maffi Gumbo).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

130 minutes

Total Time:

150 minutes

Serves:

4–6

Rating:

Tags : Chilli Recipes Vegetarian Recipes Vegetable Recipes Guinea Recipes

Ingredients:

400g okra, diced
2 medium onions, chopped
2 Maggi cubes
salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
hot chilli paste, to taste
red palm oil

Method:

Heat 100ml red palm oil in a pan. Add the onions and chilli paste and fry for about 4 minutes or until soft.

Stir in the okra and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Stir in enough water to double the volume, bring to a boil then add the Maggi cube and season to taste.

Bring back to a simmer and continue cooking until all the liquid has evaporated away.

Serve hot with rice.

If desired, you can make this with meat or fish.