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Oil-Free Okra Sauce
An okra sauce rich in seafood, with no added oil. This light version uses shrimp broth, ginger, chili and baby spinach for an authentic West African flavor. Perfect to serve with rice, fufu or cassava.
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Critical Success Points
- • Blend the okra without turning it into a smooth purée
- • Add the okra to the broth without cooking it first
- • Incorporate the spinach at the end to keep its color
- • Cook the fish just long enough to stay tender
Safety Warnings
- • Handle raw seafood with separate utensils to avoid cross‑contamination.
- • Be careful of boiling water splashes while simmering.
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