Guinean Footi Sauce — Beef, Eggplant and Okra Stew

1–3 minutes
Chef-tested
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A Guinean tomato-based stew with beef, eggplant and okra, traditionally served over rice.

Serves
6

The recipe

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Ingredients

Method

  1. Brown beef lightly in oil, then add onion and cook until softened.

  2. Add tomato paste and tomatoes and cook until the sauce reduces.

  3. Add water or stock and simmer the beef for 25 minutes.

  4. Add eggplant and okra and continue simmering until the vegetables are very tender and the stew thickens.

  5. Season and serve over rice.

Chef’s notes

Allow the eggplant to soften fully into the sauce. Okra thickens the stew naturally, so add extra water only if the pot becomes too dry.

Substitutions

Use lamb or chicken instead of beef. Leave out the chili for a milder version.

Serve with

Steamed rice

Storage

Refrigerate for up to 3 days and reheat to a steady simmer.

Allergens

No major allergens are required in the base recipe; check commercial stock.

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