Assok Bitetam (Okra Cake)

shopping_basket Ingredients 8 items

• check_circle 1 kg okra, finely chopped
• check_circle 1 kg cleaned beef or smoked fish
• check_circle A few basil leaves
• check_circle 3 large onions
• check_circle Banana leaves softened over the fire
• check_circle Pepper
• check_circle Salt
• check_circle ¼ liter palm oil

receipt_long Preparation Steps

1. 1
   Put the cut-up meat in a saucepan.
2. 2
   Season with salt and bring to a boil with a little water.
3. 3
   Add water as it dries out until the meat is cooked.
4. 4
   Put 2 chopped onions into the okra and 1 crushed onion.
5. 5
   Season with salt and pepper, mix.
6. 6
   Add the chopped basil.
7. 7
   Mix and add the cooked meat.
8. 8
   Add the palm oil and mix.
9. 9
   Place each banana leaf in a deep dish and pour in a little of the mixture.
10. 10
    Tie up the parcel.
11. 11
    Put a lid at the bottom of the pot before placing the parcels in it, and add water little by little during cooking.
12. 12
    Cook for 1 hour.
13. 13
    After cooking, dry over the barbecue.
14. 14
    Serve with plantain or pounded plantain.