Ghanaian Fetri Detsi with Smoked Tilapia

Name: Ghanaian Fetri Detsi with Smoked Tilapia
Prep time: PT25 minutes
Cook time: PT50 minutes
Total time: PT1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Ghana
Ingredients: 1 large Smoked Tilapia (cleaned and cut into pieces); 800 g Fresh Okra (chopped); 1.5 medium Onion (1 sliced, 0.5 blended); 1 thumb-sized piece Ginger (grated or blended); 3 cloves Garlic (grated or blended); 1 or to taste Habanero pepper (chopped or blended); 300 g Spinach (washed and chopped); 300 g Dried Catfish Fillets (optional); 2 tbsp Herring powder (optional); 1 tsp All-purpose seasoning; 0.5 tsp Salt (or to taste); 1.5 liters Water; 0.25 tsp Bicarbonate of soda (optional, to enhance sliminess)

Fetri Detsi, a traditional Ewe dish from the Volta Region of Ghana, is a flavorful okra soup often prepared without oil, highlighting the natural flavors of its ingredients. This version features smoked tilapia, adding a deep, savory dimension to the okra and a medley of aromatic spices.

준비 시간25 minutes

조리 시간50 minutes

총 시간1 hour 15 minutes

1회 제공량4

난이도Medium

원본· Feb 8

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👨‍🍳 조리법

1
In a large pot, combine the sliced onion, blended onion, grated ginger, grated garlic, habanero pepper, and blended ingredients (if using). Add the smoked tilapia, dried catfish (if using), herring powder, all-purpose seasoning, salt, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes to create a flavorful stock.
2
While the stock is simmering, prepare the okra by chopping off the tops and ends. You can chop them into desired sizes or process them briefly in a food processor for a finer texture.
3
Add the chopped okra to the simmering stock. If using, add the bicarbonate of soda to help enhance the okra's natural sliminess. Stir gently and cook for about 5-7 minutes.
4
Add the chopped spinach to the pot. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
5
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. The smoked tilapia should provide a good amount of saltiness.
6
Serve the Fetri Detsi hot, traditionally with Akple or Banku.

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💡 전문가 팁

✓Ensure the smoked tilapia is well cleaned before adding it to the pot.
✓Adjust the amount of habanero pepper based on your spice preference.
✓If you don't have smoked tilapia, you can use fresh tilapia or other firm fish, but the smoky flavor will be less pronounced.

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Add other seafood like crabs or prawns for a richer flavor.
For an oil-free version, omit the palm oil if any recipe suggests it and rely on the natural oils from the fish and okra.