Kenkey with Okro & Eggplant Tomato Stew
A vegetarian twist: kenkey served with okro and diced eggplant simmered in a tangy tomato broth.

Total
39 min
Prep
12 min
Cook
27 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 balls kenkey (fermented corn dough)
- 200 g okro (okra)
- 150 g eggplant
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper(optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Steam or boil the kenkey balls for about 10‑12 minutes until heated through; keep warm.
- 2
While the kenkey cooks, heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add the chopped onion and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent.
- 3
Add the diced tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, then pour in the water or broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- 4
Stir in the sliced okro and diced eggplant, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 15‑18 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the broth is slightly thickened.
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then sprinkle chopped cilantro before serving alongside the warm kenkey.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
320
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
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