Cookbook:Ila Alasepo (Nigerian Stewed Okra)

Ila alasepo is a Nigerian dish of stewed okra. It is rich in fibre and protein, and it is typically served with a swallow.

Ingredients

 * Water
 * Palm oil
 * 4 red chile peppers (rodo), finely minced
 * Precooked meat
 * Smoked dried fish, cleaned
 * Ponmo
 * Maggi bouillon cubes
 * Chopped okro
 * Salt

Procedure

 * 1) Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Add palm oil, minced pepper, cooked meat, smoked fish, ponmo, and maggi. Let simmer for 10–20 minutes.
 * 2) Stir and taste, then adjust seasoning as necessary.
 * 3) Stir in the chopped okro. Let boil, uncovered, for about 3–5 minutes.
 * 4) Serve with your preferred swallow.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * The number of chile peppers used will depend on the amount of okra you use.