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Swala (South Sudanese Okra Soup with Kombo)
Swala (South Sudanese Okra Soup with Kombo) is a traditional South Sudanese recipe for a classic soup of okra in a tomato and chilli base. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic South Sudanese version of: South Sudanese Okra Soup with Kombo (Swala).
prep time
10 minutes
cook time
20 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Serves:
6
Rating: 
Tags : Vegetarian RecipesSouth-sudan Recipes
This is a classic South Sudanese recipe for okra cooked in a tomato base with kombo, a local form of potash (you can substitute bicarbonate of soda). This is a specialty of the Kakwa tribe from Yei, South Sudan
Ingredients:
500g Okra (2 cups) cut into 6mm (¼ in) thick slices, (slice off and discard both ends)
25g (½ cup) onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, diced
Kombo or ½ tsp of bicarbonate of soda
1 tbsp vegetable oil
sea salt, to taste
1 habanero chilli, finely chopped
750ml-1l (3-4 cups) Water
Method:
Pour 250ml (1 cup) water bring to a boil then add 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda.
At this point mix in the onions and bring to a boil over medium heat. Now add in the sliced okra and 500ml (2 cups) water.
Cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes, or until the okra is tender. At this point add in the tomatoes and 1 tbsp oil. Season to taste with salt and add the hot chilli.
Continue cooking for 5 minutes more then serve.
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