Kenkey with Okro & Smoked Tilapia Stew
Traditional kenkey paired with a smoky okro stew featuring flaked smoked tilapia, tomatoes, and chili.

Total
40 min
Prep
12 min
Cook
28 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Kenkey (fermented corn dough)
- 200 g Smoked tilapia fillets
- 150 g Okra
- 2 medium Tomatoes, diced
- 1 small Red chili pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Water or fish stock
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat, add the chopped onion and sauté for 2‑3 minutes until translucent.
- 2
Add the diced tomatoes and sliced chili, cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Stir in the sliced okra and cook for 2 minutes, then pour in the water or fish stock and bring to a gentle boil.
- 4
Break the smoked tilapia into bite‑size pieces, add to the pot, and simmer for 8‑10 minutes until the fish is heated through and the flavors meld.
- 5
Season with salt to taste, then remove from heat.
- 6
Meanwhile, steam or warm the kenkey pieces for 5‑7 minutes until heated through.
- 7
Serve the hot okro and smoked tilapia stew over the kenkey, optionally garnish with extra chili slices.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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