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PLAIN OKRA SOUP

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What you will need Okra about 15-20 fingers Hot water (500ml-700ml) Salt Seasoning (maggi/knorr etc) Fresh or smoked prawns (few pieces) 1tsp ground crayfish 1 wrap of Locust beans (Iru) Method Wash prawns and de-vain, rinse the locust beans clean and set aside Wash the okra and cut of the pointed edge (optional) cut the okra into manageable size leaving out the stalk. Add into a blender or food processor and process until the desired coarse size is achieved. (use the image as a guide) Note: Using a blender will require adding water to aid blending and if care is not taken, the okra could be puréed. I suggest you pulse at interval to achieve a coarse texture. Food processor does not require water to achieve the desired texture. Chopped okra may require the addition of potash or baking soda (Blending or grating aids viscosity in the okra) Add hot water into a pan and place on the hob, add the fresh prawns if using,  pinch of salt  ...
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OFADA STEW RECIPE

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What you will need 3-4 red bell pepper (tatashe) 50g crushed chilli flakes 50g locust beans (iru woro) Salt to taste Seasoning (bullion of choice) 300ml vegetable oil (substitute with palm oil) 1 large onion Ground crayfish (optional) Pre-cooked chopped assorted meat Method Prep!  Prep!  prep!!! This will only take about 30-45 minutes Chop the onions, boil the eggs, peel and set aside, wash and rinse the locust beans,  deseed the red bell peppers, rinse and  place on a baking tray, spray little oil on it and roast in the oven for about 20 minutes or till a little bit charred (but not burnt) once it is done to your satisfaction, add to a blender with some chopped onions (reserve some for later) or food processor and blend coarsely. Place a pan on a medium heat and leave till hot (check that the pot is dry too) Add the vegetable oil (or palm oil) and leave to bleach for about 5 minutes or longer (this stage is optional, leav...
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