Mali | Recipe

Fakoye

A tangy okra and greens soup with dried fish and dawadawa (fermented locust beans). Deeply rooted in Malian tradition.

Country
Mali
Region
West Africa
Time
45 min
Serves
6
Level
easy
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Recipe overview

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Fakoye is a beloved everyday soup of the Songhai people along the Niger River. The dawadawa gives it distinctive umami depth, while okra provides natural body.

What the dish tastes like

A tangy okra and greens soup with dried fish and dawadawa (fermented locust beans). Deeply rooted in Malian tradition.

When to cook it

Best for Everyday meals, with a easy cooking level and about 45 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

Toh or rice

Servings: 6

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How to cook it

Step-by-step instructions

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1
Prepare the base
Heat palm oil. Fry onions until softened. Add crumbled dawadawa and stir 1 minute.
Fry base 03:00
2
Add liquid and fish
Add 4 cups water and dried fish. Boil and simmer 10 minutes.
Simmer broth 10:00
3
Add okra
Add sliced okra, cook 10 minutes until silky.
Cook okra 10:00
4
Add greens and finish
Stir in greens, cook 3-5 minutes. Adjust salt and serve hot.
Cook greens 05:00

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