Orunla (Nigerian Okra Soup)
Orunla is a popular dish in many parts of West Africa, including Nigeria. It’s a hearty, flavorful soup made with fresh or frozen okra, meat, fish, and various seasonings. Okra soup is known for its slimy texture, which adds a unique consistency to the dish and is often served with fufu, pounded yam, or rice. • Cooking Gas • Turning stick
Total Time
40 minutes
Servings
2-3
Beef, cubed
Onion, chopped
3 bouillon cubes
250g Dryfish
1 spoon of iru
3 spoons of palm oil
Pepper
½ cup dried okra, ground to powder
Ground crayfish powder
Diced ponmo (cow skin)
Add beef, onion, bouillon, and salt to a pot. Cover with water, and boil for about 20 minutes.
20 minutes
Clean the dried fish with water, and add to the pot.
Add the locust bean and palm oil. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, and boil for 5 minutes.
5 minutes
Add the dried okra and ground crayfish. Cover the pot, and cook for 5 minutes.
5 minutes
Serve with desired accompaniments.