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Kenkey with Okro & Eggplant Tomato Stew

A vegetarian twist: kenkey served with okro and diced eggplant simmered in a tangy tomato broth.

Kenkey with Okro & Eggplant Tomato Stew

Total

39 min

Prep

12 min

Cook

27 min

Serves

2

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Servings

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. 1

    Steam or boil the kenkey balls for about 10‑12 minutes until heated through; keep warm.

  2. 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. 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. 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. 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

Protein7 g
Carbohydrate55 g
Fat9 g
Fiber9 g
Sugar8 g
Sodium380 mg

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