Sister Julie’s Okra Stew
Origination:Awukuga Ghana, West Africa via New Jersey!
My great aunt, who we affectionately & respectfully call Sister Julie is someone that truly deserves the title “Great” ! She is the most kind hearted & full of love human being that I know. A truly beautiful peaceful soul that can work 40 plus hours a week, but never fails to make sure to prepare the favorite meals of her nieces, nephews & son. Okra stew is my ultimate –taste so good it makes you dance in your seat- favorite dish. Sister Julie does it best & with pure love!
Okra stew is the original “gumbo” from Ghana. It can be made with all seafood or mix of seafood & any meat you prefer. It is usually eaten with Banku or Kenkey – cornmeal based foods in ball-like formation, wrapped & cooked traditionally in plantain leaves or cornhusks depending on what region of Ghana you come from. In the western world it is usually wrapped & cooked in plastic or foil because of lack of availability of traditional corn husks or plantain leafs.
Africans traditionally sit around together & eat from one bowl in nourishment & togetherness. This is the time when the best conversations are had!
Mom:Your really reading the Justin Bieber book? Me: Duh! Mom:Well u already know everything about him! Me: I know! ;D
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I love this stuff! My ex used to make it for me, and I never bothered learning how to make it… you saved me!
Do you make jalloff rice too!?
Can’t wait to try it. It’s my fav. Hope I’m not disappointed.
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