Togolese Lamb and Okra Stew

Name: Togolese Lamb and Okra Stew
Prep time: PT25 minutes
Cook time: PT1 hour 30 minutes
Total time: PT1 hour 55 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Togo
Ingredients: 1 kg Lamb shoulder (cut into 2-inch pieces); 500 g Okra (trimmed and sliced); 2 large Onions (chopped); 800 g Tomatoes (crushed or pureed); 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated); 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil; 1 small Scotch bonnet pepper (finely chopped (optional, for heat)); 1 or to taste Stock cube; 500 ml Water (or as needed); 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground); 0.25 cup Coriander leaves (chopped, for garnish)

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A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender lamb, okra, and a rich tomato-based sauce, often served with rice or fufu. This dish highlights the use of okra for thickening and a unique blend of spices.

준비 시간25 minutes

조리 시간1 hour 30 minutes

총 시간1 hour 55 minutes

1회 제공량6

난이도Medium

2개의 수정· 20d ago

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👨‍🍳 조리법

1
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb pieces on all sides. Remove lamb and set aside.
2
Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3
Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped scotch bonnet pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4
Add the crushed tomatoes to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
5
Return the browned lamb to the pot. Add water and the stock cube. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour, or until the lamb is tender.
6
Add the sliced okra to the stew. Stir well, cover, and continue to cook for another 20-30 minutes, or until the okra is tender and has helped to thicken the stew.
7
Season the stew with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
8
Serve hot, garnished with chopped coriander leaves. This stew is traditionally served with rice, fufu, or other starches.

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💡 전문가 팁

✓To reduce the sliminess of okra, you can lightly sauté it separately before adding it to the stew, or soak it in salted water for 30 minutes before cooking.
✓For a deeper flavor, marinate the lamb overnight with some of the aromatics.
✓Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet pepper to your preferred level of heat.

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Add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers along with the okra.
Substitute beef or goat meat for lamb.
For a vegetarian version, use firm tofu or plant-based meat alternatives and vegetable broth.