🇨🇮 Ivorian Cuisine

Djoumblé

Okra and Greens Stew

Prep Time 45 min

Servings 6

Difficulty Medium

Calories 304 kcal

A hearty, thick stew of mixed greens and okra simmered with smoked fish and palm oil, bursting with earthy, vegetal flavours.

Ingredients

1 Heat palm oil in a large pot. Sauté onion until softened.
2 Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes until broken down.
3 Add sliced okra and stir well. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often.
4 Add soumbara, scotch bonnet, bouillon, and salt. Cook 5 minutes.
5 Add chopped greens and smoked fish. Cover and simmer 15 minutes until everything is tender and sauce is thick.
6 Serve with foutou or rice.

Did You Know?

Djoumblé varies dramatically from household to household — some families guard their specific green combinations as closely held secrets.