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Ila Alasepo
Nigerian Soups

Ila Alasepo

A Fooddey recipe for Ila Alasepo, prepared with practical measurements and clear step by step instructions for home cooking.

⏱ 35 minutesCooking Time
🍽 4Servings
● EasyDifficulty

Ingredients

  • 500 g fresh okra, finely sliced
  • 300 g assorted meat, cooked and diced
  • 200 g smoked fish, deboned
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers, blended
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper
  • 3 tablespoons palm oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground crayfish
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup meat stock

How to make it

  1. Wash the okra and slice it finely.
  2. Cook the assorted meat until tender and reserve the stock.
  3. Debone the smoked fish and prepare the pepper mixture.
  4. Heat palm oil in a pot and sauté the onion for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the blended pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Add meat stock, crayfish, seasoning and salt.
  7. Add the cooked meat and smoked fish and simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Add the sliced okra and stir gently.
  9. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, keeping the okra slightly fresh and drawy.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning.