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Boo with Okra
Boo with Okra is a traditional Ugandan recipe for a classic accompaniment of greens (boo) with okar in a peanut-based sauce flavoured with sesame seeds. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Ugandan version of: Boo with Okra.
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
45 minutes
Total Time:
65 minutes
Serves:
6
Rating: 
Tags : Vegetarian RecipesVegetable RecipesUganda Recipes
Boo is a native
Uganda green vegetable with quite a strong flavour. Kale or Collard greens can be substituted.
Ingredients:
500g Boo (cow pea leaves) [or substitute kale or collard greens] washed, de-veined and shredded
100g okra, finely chopped
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
100g
sesame seeds (simsim)
200ml groundnut paste (or peanut butter)
Method:
Boil 360ml water with the bicarbonate of soda and add the greens and okra. Bring to a boil and continue cooking until the water becomes a deep yellow colour. Ensure that the greens are soft and take the soup from the heat.
Mix the sesame seeds and groundnut paste together then add 200ml of the cooking water and mix to a smooth paste. Add the this back to the pot containing the greens and okra and mix to combine. Return to the heat and continue cooking until the sauce thickens. Serve with rice, fufu, ugali or any carbohydrate-based staple.
