OKRA SOUP PREPARATION 😋 Ingredients: Okra (freshly chopped or grated) – 3 cups Palm oil – 1/2 cup Assorted meat (beef, shaki, goat meat) – 500g Stockfish (optional) – 1 cup Smoked fish or dried fish – 1 cup Crayfish (blended) – 2 tbsp Ground pepper or fresh pepper – to taste Onions – 1 medium (optional) Seasoning cubes – 2-3 Salt – to taste Ugu (pumpkin leaves) or spinach – 1 cup (sliced) Water – as needed Preparation Steps: Boil meats and stockfish: Season with salt, seasoning cubes, and onions. Cook until tender. Add smoked/dried fish: Add to the pot and allow to simmer for 5–10 minutes. Add palm oil: Pour in palm oil and allow it to boil with the meat stock for about 5 minutes. Add crayfish and pepper: Stir well. Add okra: Stir in chopped or grated okra and allow to cook for 5–7 minutes. Stir frequently to enhance the slimy texture. Add vegetables: Stir in sliced ugu or spinach and simmer for another 3 minutes. Adjust seasoning: Taste and add more salt or seasoning if needed. Serve hot: Best enjoyed with fufu, eba, pounded yam, or amala.